11.10.21

Around The Farm

We are happy to announce that Sarah Mayer has been selected by wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House as the new Food Sovereignty Liaison. Sarah spent the last few weeks getting oriented by attending the UW Farm to Table dinner and has already hosted her first work party in the Native Garden, which is located at the southeast side of the UW Farm, Center for Urban Horticulture. 

11.3.21

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by Russell Botulinski, UW Farm Intern/Organic Certification and Research Lead
 
I’m a senior studying ESRM: Restoration Ecology & Environmental Horticulture. My first introduction to the UW Farm was this Spring, when I enrolled in ENVIR 240, The Urban Farm class, taught by Dr. Eli Wheat.
I fell in love with the course and the farm, and became a TA for the summer session ENVIR 240 class, assisting Madison Bristol. 

10.27.21

Around The Farm
It is nearly time to put the farm to bed by seeding the earth with a green quilt of clover, vetch, rye, peas and phacelia. Over-wintering crops will keep in the field, through rain, sleet, and snow. The scarlet and emerald kale and collards are tougher than any frost. Bunches will be plucked every week through the new year bound for the food pantry and UW Dining services. 

10.20.21

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UW Farm Receives Husky Green Legacy Award  

Today, six months after the announcement, Husky Green Award honorees from 2021 and 2020 will celebrate in person at 3pm at the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House.
The Husky Green Awards recognize individuals and groups across all University of Washington campuses who lead the way for sustainability at the University of Washington. 

10.13.21

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Farm to Table Dinner will introduce new UW Botanic Gardens Director
In two weeks, October 27th, the UW Farm will host its ever popular Farm to Table Dinner. The 7th annual event will introduce the new Director of the UW Botanic Gardens, Christina Owen. As is the tradition, the dinner will feature a menu crafted from produce grown at the campus farm. 

10.6.21

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Preserve Your Summer 

By Dannette Lombert, UW Farm Food Security Lead/AmeriCorps Volunteer
 

 
Summer may be over but you can still enjoy your favorite summer fruits and vegetables while being mindful of the seasons. Preserving food has been in practice across cultures for thousands of years, whether due to seasonal changes in the region or long journeys with limited food supply. 

9.29.21

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New Student Staff at the Farm 
In August the UW Farm saw a change in staff. UW Environmental Sciences and Resource Management student Sarah Elgin transferred to WWU and AmeriCorps Volunteer Griffin Cronk moved to Washington DC. The farm welcomes new AmeriCorps Volunteer Dannette Lombert (see profile in Weekly Dirt) and undergraduate Russell Botulinski. Next month, Kove Janeski, a first year Masters of Landscape Architecture student joins the team. 

9.22.21

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My Summer on the Farm
A UW Farm Intern Reflection By Delia Darrah, Food Security Intern for summer 2021 
My summer at the UW Farm has given me the privilege of bringing my environmental science degree to life for the first time. With all of my major specific classes online up until this point, I hadn’t connected my knowledge of soil, ecosystems, and (best of all) plants to any tangible experiences. 

9.15.21

Around The Farm
This summer the UW Farm received a request from UW Farm CSA member and Senior Archaeologist Amanda Taylor, ’12, of Willamette Cultural Resources to dig soil pits at the UW Farm as a training opportunity for archaeology field technicians, Tribal representatives, and Tribal staff. This free training to identify types of sediment soil and signs of archaeological sensitivity was offered to address and dismantle systemic inequities to accessing careers in archaeology. 

9.8.21

Around The Farm

According to the US EPA, agriculture contributes 10% of carbon emissions in our nation. As a campus farm, we try to operate sustainably at every turn, incorporating practices that reduce our carbon footprint.  By the way, agriculture contributes the least annual amount of carbon into the atmosphere as compared to other sectors: transportation (29%), residential and business (13%), electricity (25%), and industry ( 23%).