In 2023, the UW Farm experienced highs and lows, new accolades and challenges. We struggled with crop failures of melons, corn, and onions, while successfully cultivating quinoa and wheat for the very first time! Certified organic produce donated by the UW Farm in 2023 reached 2390.57 pounds, worth a retail value of $11,870.00.  The largest volume of donated produce was delivered to the campus UW Food Pantry. Check out the graphic at right to get the breakdown of our volunteer engagement, as well as our donations to just to the UW Food Pantry.

Individuals from the community, corporate groups, UW students, faculty and alumni – all supplied the energy and person-power that continue to be critical to our success. We enjoyed a busy growing season with many new faces and incredible contributors to our work. We continue to offer our gratitude to everyone on and off campus who makes the Farm possible!

In 2024, we are looking forward to: the planting of the Heritage Orchard as a future gathering place and home for heirloom fruit trees; the completion of the Wapato Pond for the cultivation of aquatic, fresh water Indigenous food crops; and donating even higher volumes of produce to the UW Food Pantry. We also plan on improving our Vermicompost program, expanding Earth Day activities, hosting our annual plant sale and the Farm to Table Harvest Dinner Fundraiser.  We have so much in store for students and the community! For now, we are focusing on purchasing all our seeds, finalizing our crop plan, and meeting with UW Dining Chefs and other partners to prepare for the season.