Student Farm

UC Davis’ student-led program in organic farming will expand to include new crops and new partners, with the aim of exporting its educational the model to other institutions. The expansion is being funded with a $2-million grant from the Organic Research and Extension Initiative, part of the United States Department of Agriculture.

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Student Farm Lead Student Farm Rikiya Hatano was recently recognized for his scholarly promise and leadership.

Read more here, https://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/news/hatano-ryerson-ucanr, and join us in congratulating Riki!

We are hiring two Lead Student Farmers in Fresh Focus, our food access, food justice, and food sovereignty program. To apply, find the position on Handshake.

Working with UCD's talented Kelly Nishimura and the entire Student Farm community, Ecological Garden Lead Julia Schreiber has been talking to staff, students and community members to update the map that welcomes people. Sitting near the corner of Extension Center Drive and Orchard Park Drive, the current map started out beautiful and has gotten more beautiful, but less readable, with age.

Led by Emmanuel Momoh (PhD Student, Geography) and funded by an SLLC Green Fellowship, the African Food Basket project began in summer 2023. To participate in the project or learn more, contact Emmanuel by email or LinkedIn. 

The team got summer crops in the ground, helped convene food security partners from across campus, and expanded our impact through activities like the Whole Earth Festival and harvesting fruit from Plant Sciences teaching orchards. Read highlights from Spring Quarter activities and learn more about the dedicated team of Lead Student Farmers, Student Farm interns, and staff, as well as a Partner Spotlight on the Ecological Garden.

Flowers, like all of our more than human kin, remind us that there are so many gorgeous ways to exist in nature." - Kait Murray

In this video documentary produced by Jael Mackendorf and the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, learn about the significance of a beautiful flower bed that students created at the UC Davis Ecological Garden. Flowers showcase the beauty of nature, the community’s vibrant diversity and is a testament to the power of unity, love and acceptance.

The Student Farm's historic Field House has seen many things. It stores binders of activities and signup sheets for our Kids in the Garden program, hosts hundreds of conversations between students and staff, and is home to tools, farm materials, sign boards, silk screen supplies, a freedge, and much more. 

The rain came! Read highlights from Winter Quarter activities and learn more about the dedicated team of Lead Student Farmers, Student Farm interns, and staff, as well as a Partner Spotlight on the Market Garden. This great work is supported by Aggie Compass and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences - Thank You!

Join us to celebrate this winter's replenishing rains and the coming seasons of work and growth together. 

Everyone is welcome - music, games, u-pick, and community. 

Monday, May 15th, 12-5pm

Location: UC Davis Student Farm CSA Pick-up & Farmstand

Learn more about Fresh Focus activities, accomplishments and people. The Fresh Focus program reduces food loss while supporting student access to fresh produce. It is a central component of the Student Farm's efforts to build a more equitable and just farm and food system by cultivating student initiative, leadership, and experiential learning.

The Farm and Garden Education Coordinator will develop culturally relevant and responsive programming for the Children’s Garden Program and other Student Farm efforts, coordinate educational programming related to internal and external tours, and coordinate and manage all aspects of the Children’s Garden program.

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Colin Dixon brings with him over twenty years of community-based education and sustainable agriculture and will provide excellent leadership for the Student Farm.

We are hiring a Fresh Focus Coordinator! Join us to help coordinate the UC Davis Student Farm’s food access program

The UC Davis Agricultural Sustainability Institute is looking for the next Director of the Student Farm!

Join our team to lead this student-centered, organic farm that is core to our mission of creating a more sustainable and just agriculture and food system.

Apply here: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04747

Initial review date extended to: Monday, May 30, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)