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The Weekly Dirt 10.04.23

10.04.23

Around The Farm

UW Farm Sees Record Numbers of Student Volunteers

By Althea Ericksen, Senior, Environmental Studies, UW Farm Intern and Communications Coordinator

Hi all! As we enter the fall quarter I want to take an opportunity to look at the students that made up our 2023 volunteers and the many majors they come from. 

When I came to The UW Farm for the first time I was shocked by the many majors that interact with the farm and the many avenues through which students discover this farming space. Something so special for students is not only the educational opportunities offered, but also the space for connection between students and non students alike. Every shift people work together in groups of people they may have just met. This exact situation is how I've met friends, peers, and even made some job connections. 

Below I charted our 2023 volunteers (Winter through Fall) by college at UW, and charted the top colleges by major. It's quite interesting seeing where the students come from and potentially surprising from an outside view.

2023 UW Farm Attendance By College

2023 UW Farm Attendance In The School Of Public Health

2023 UW Farm Attendance In The College Of The Environment

2023 UW Farm Attendance In The College Arts And Sciences

This Week's CSA Veggie Key:

Recipe of the Week:

Beet and Potato Salad Recipe

By Martha Rose Shulman, New York Times Writer and Cook

Image Source: NYT Cooking
 

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 pound potatoes
  • 2 large beets, roasted
  • 1 celery stock, diced (could be substituted with carrot, leek, or green bean)
  • 1/2 small red onion, minced
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped, or silken tofu
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives or green onions
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar, sherry vinegar, red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar (any works!)
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 plain whole milk or vegan yogurt
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  1. Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters and steam over 1 inch of boiling water until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. When cool enough to handle, dice the potatoes into small pieces.
  2. Peel the beets and finely dice. In a large bowl, combine with potatoes, celery, onion, eggs or tofu, and chives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, mustard, and salt together. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt. Toss with the beets and potatoes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later!

Recipe Inspiration: Beet and Potato Salad Recipe

News and Noteworthy:

UW Farm Fall Internship Opportunities

Farm Education Internship – OPEN Fall 2023

General Farm Internship, CSA Program Focus – OPEN FOR Fall 2023

More available paid and unpaid opportunities to check out on our website.

Career Opportunities in Agriculture & Food Systems:

Food Access Resources

The UW Farm donates regularly to the UW Food Pantry. During peak season we also donate to nearby food banks. The links below are resources to help you or someone you know with food access.  

Help The Farm Grow!

Every year, we have the capacity to grow more food and increase our educational and research program at the UW, but not without your support. Every contribution goes to work immediately, helping us better serve students. Your support can sustain our momentum and help seed new opportunities for student internships, academic work, and future growth. Please consider making a gift to the Farm online
The Weekly Dirt is produced once a week by the University of Washington Farm, a program of the UW Botanic Gardens, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, College of the Environment. It is published nearly year-round for educational purposes and the majority of the content is written or contributed by students and farm staff.

This issue's contributors:

Managing Editor: Althea Ericksen, UW Farm Intern, Communications Coordinator
Around the Farm: Althea Ericksen, UW Farm Intern, Communications Coordinator
Contributing Editors: Perry Acworth, Farm Manager; Siffre Tooth, AmeriCorps Volunteer 2023-24
Photo Credits: Perry Acworth. Other photos retrieved from the internet and noted in sections 

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