9.1.21

Around The Farm
For the third year, the UW Farm is hosting an AmeriCorps volunteer, a full-time 10-month position to help the Farm Manager with production, education and assists with all aspects of running an urban, campus farm,  This is a unique opportunity for the volunteer who learns all aspects of an urban farm. In return AmeriCorps members act as mentors, lead programs and support the Farm Manager 
AmeriCorps is a federal program that lists positions across the nation, "connecting individuals and organizations to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges." AmeriCorps is a federal agency that funds organizations to make positive impact in communities.  

8.25.21

Around The Farm
Internships at the UW Farm are offered every quarter. They are initiated by students who reach out to the farm manager with a desire to have a deeper relationship with topics such as urban farming, food systems, environmental sciences, and sustainability, Often they are asked to write a reflection paper to summarize their experience. This week Gina Simon, a UW Farm Nutrition Education Intern and Food Systems Nutrition and Health major, Nutritional Sciences Program, School for Public Health, will complete her 60 hours of field work and assignments,
Reflection of a Summer Intern
One of my responsibilities as the Nutrition Education Intern at the UW Farm was to do weekly research on the nutritional content and/or benefits of produce items grown on the farm, as well as an inclusive recipe. 

1.12.21

Around The Farm

by Dannette Lombert, UW Farm AmeriCorps Member
MLK Day of Service

Since 1994 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Corporation for National and Community Service leads the national Day of Service – "a day on, not off".
Across the country various organizations are organizing volunteer events and work parties to physically give back to their communities directly.