05.24.23

Around The Farm

Meet Kaija, Vermicompost Intern and Poet!

By Kaija Koenigberg, Sophomore, Environmental Studies, Vermicompost Intern

Hello! My name is Kaija Koenigberg (they/them), and I am the UW Farm’s Vermicompost Intern. I have been working with compost for a few years now, first being introduced to regenerative farming and composting at the Eckerd Community Farm in St. Petersburg, FL, being a farm/garden educator through Edible Peace Patch in St. Petersburg as well, and working as the compost lead at Crescendum Flower Farm in Arvada, CO. I have absolutely loved all of the opportunities that the UW Farm has given me to help further my farming skills beyond just composting. I am deeply passionate about reforming our current agricultural system in the United States and beyond, and completely believe that student led farms, such as the one here at UW, are essential to revolutionary action on a systemic level. I have immensely enjoyed my time working with the worms and vermicompost system, and cannot wait to further this program to the best of my abilities!

News and Noteworthy:

Memorial Day UW Farm Volunteer Shift

First time volunteers can sign up here

UW Farm Summer and Fall Internship Opportunities

Farm Education Internship – OPEN for Summer and Fall 2023

Food Safety Internship – Open for Summer 2023

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

Food Security Internship – OPEN FOR SUMMER and Fall 2023

Nutrition Analysis Internship

Nutrition Education Internship – OPEN FOR SUMMER 2023

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

Full-term Summer Urban Farm Practicum Open for Registration!

Check the summer time schedule for more details.

Career Opportunities in Agriculture & Food Systems:

• Kirsop Farm – Hiring Multiple Positions
• Ecolibrium – Hiring Multiple Positions
• EarthCorps – Hiring Multiple Positions
• Red Dog Farms – Multiple Positions Available
• WA Farmland Trust Development Coordinator
• Tilth Alliance – Multiple Positions Available
• Seed Savers Exchange – Multiple Positions Available
• Kitsap Conservation District Harvest VISTA Summer Associate – Americorps Position

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.  

• UW Food Pantry: The UW Food Pantry | Any Hungry Husky (washington.edu)
• Northwest Harvest Food Donation sites: Public Drop Sites – Northwest Harvest
• University District Food Bank: Donate Food and Items – University District Food Bank (udistrictfoodbank.org)
• Food Lifeline: Volunteer – Food Lifeline

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

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