06.21.23

Around The Farm

Purslane; An Edible Weed Packed With Nutrition

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

Hi all!

It’s Althea, the newsletter editor, writing to you again, this week looking at the edible weed purslane.
Historically the origin of purslane isn't known, but was reportedly common in the Roman empire. Based on its plant structure with thick succulent like leaves it likely came from desert regions, but grows on most continents.  

06.14.23

Around The Farm

The UW Farm Grows Relationship with Campus Dining

By Olivia Schwartz, Senior, Environmental Science, Campus Food Systems Intern
Hi, my name is Olivia Schwartz and I am the UW Farm Campus Food Systems Intern this quarter! As a student studying Environmental Science in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS).
I first found out UW had a farm when I saw their produce on the shelves at UW Dining's, District Market during my freshman year. 

06.07.23

Around The Farm

Meet the UW Farm's New Production Manager! 
 
Hello UW Farm Community! 

My name is Aisling Doyle Wade and I am entering my seventh week back at the farm as the Production Manager. I started my journey with the UW Farm back in 2017 when I was an undergraduate freshman at UW. I ended up spending much (if not most) of my time as a student on the farm or working on farm related projects. 

05.31.23

Around The Farm

Chestful of Whispers, Art Installation at Mercer Court Farm Site

By Winnie Wine, Senior, Art (Photo/Media), Art Intern

Hi all! My name is Winnie and this
quarter I'm the art intern on the farm. 
My relationship with the farm transformed after helping with Althea Rao’s (Multidisciplinary Artist, PhD student, UW DXARTS) art piece at the Mercer Court location. 

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. 

05.17.23

Around The Farm

Learning How to Graft Tomatoes

By Sean Flory, Senior, Biology, Environmental Science, General Farm Intern

Hello everyone, my name is Sean, this quarter I’m a general intern at the UW Farm. In past quarters, I have been an intern on the farm and grown my plant skills. I am a senior biology student and member of the university’s farm club, The Dirty Dozen. 

05.10.23

Around The Farm

UW Farm Food Security Intern Learns about the Farm’s Collaboration with The UW Food Pantry
By Taylor Clementz, Junior, Environmental Studies & Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major, UW Farm Food Security Intern

My name is Taylor Clementz, and I am wrapping up my third year at the University of Washington. I am double majoring in Environmental Studies in the College of the Environment and Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health in the School of Public Health. 

05.03.23

Around The Farm

By Olivia Johnson, Senior, Environmental Studies Major, Program on the Environment, UW Farm Education Intern
Creating User-Friendly Signage for Visitors at The UW Farm
Hi! My name is Olivia Johnson and I am a senior in Environmental Studies in the College of the Environment. I am the current education intern on the University Washington Farm. I train guides who then lead tours of the farm. 

04.26.23

Around The Farm

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

Spring Planting Mix – A Musical Playlist for Gardening
Hi all! I haven't written for the newsletter in quite a while. I'm excited to be back! Last season, I was the UW Farm's Urban Farming and Food Systems Intern focusing on sales to UW Dining and planning the McMahon Rooftop Culinary Garden. 

04.19.23

Around The Farm

By Audrey Sun, UW Farm Dani Elenga Organics Intern
 
Beginner's Guide to Sourdough 

Long time, no read! For those of you who don't know, my name is Audrey Sun and I am the former Fall Quarter Nutrition Education Intern and current Dani Elenga Organic Re-certification Intern. You might remember seeing some of the recipes I did for a pickling guide, charred cabbage, or even a festive winter squash stuffing.