In her piece in Duke Alumni Magazine, DCF Program Director Dr. Saskia Cornes discusses the "vital and beautiful mystery" of soil and humans' effort to understand the world beneath our feet. She believes farm work in the age of the Anthropocene opens possibilities for "empathy, restoration, and repair." Read more...
Join us for a 2-day program dedicated to hands-on skills in sustainable agriculture. All undergrads and grads eligible to apply. Our program includes breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday, and a group-cooked dinner on Monday evening. This program provides the opportunity to go beyond a community workday and explore the farm from seed to harvest.
Want to get your hands dirty in good company? Join us at a Community Workday to help plant, weed, harvest, and more! We'll even send you home with flowers!
Sara Snyder, four year member of the DCF farm crew, talks about her search to make food a "tool of empowerment." Read more...
Join the Durham County Beekeepers' Association every first Sunday @ 2PM for an education hive inspection. All students and community members welcome!
