Campus Farm

Our campus farm, located on idyllic 9th Avenue in Collegeville, is just a short walk from the heart of campus. These 2.5 acres of land are managed using organic practices by Farm Fellows and Director of Sustainability Kate Keppen. Each year, our Fellows plan, plant, tend to, and harvest our crops. They’re given lots of freedom to decide what to plant. In the past, Fellows have conducted soil research, made and sold gourmet pickles from our cucumbers, and raised chickens. 

The farm is a favorite volunteer spot on campus, with Greek organizations, sports teams, classes, and first-year students all coming out to help. We also engage faculty, staff, and the Collegeville community through our raised beds, available to rent each summer for personal growing uses, and our annual Harvest Fest each fall. 

Farm Fellows

Growing food is hard work! If you’re interested in learning how to create a planting plan, till, clean vegetables, raise both perennials and annuals, and harvest food, you’re in the right place! Our Farm Fellowship is a one-year position, running from January until December. You’ll get all of the leadership and educational aspects of our Sustainability Fellows program, with the added bonus of spending summer at Ursinus to manage our farm. Some of the perks include:

• $150 stipend per semester
• Living stipend for the summer
• Free housing during the summer
• Course credit
• Green cord at graduation

If you’re interested in learning more, check out our Fellows page, and take a peek at the gallery of photos below!