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This is the social media center for the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm and Sustainable Food Systems curriculum.

We're growing minds, growing community, and growing food! Welcome to the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm at Penn State page! We are a group of students and facility committed to establishing a student-centered farm at PSU and to cultivating engagement with our food system.

09/17/2026

It’s officially Harvest Fest!!!

Join us this eventing from 4:30-7:30pm for a fun-filled evening! The event is free and open to the public!

Free event buses will run continuously between the Berkey Creamery bus pull-off on Curtin Rd. and the Ross Student Farm from 4:15-7:45pm.

09/14/2026

🧑‍🌾 Volunteering at the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm is officially open!

Looking for a chance to get your hands dirty, connect with your community, and earn service hours? We’ve got you covered. Campus units and offices are also invited to reach out and schedule a team building volunteer day with us!

Follow the link to sign up and start volunteering today —> https://www.studentfarm.psu.edu/tour/

09/11/2026

Our 11th annual Harvest Fest is officially less than one week away! Come join us on the Ross Student Farm Thursday, September 17 from 4:30-7:30pm to enjoy delicious food, fun crafts and activities, a petting zoo and more!

Visit the Student Farm website for more information.

09/10/2026

Little reminder that our applications for our annual intern cohort are now open! This is a paid, year-long position for full-time students that begins each spring semester.

If you're interested in working on the Student Farm and getting paid, then follow the link to learn more and apply now --> https://www.studentfarm.psu.edu/2025/09/15/cohort-openings/

09/09/2026

Please meet Chef Liesha McKinley, our Food & Culinary Literacy Educator!

Be sure to check out our Cooking & Food Literacy Events blog to see what fun and delicious events Chef Liesha is cooking up this semester --> https://www.studentfarm.psu.edu/2026/09/01/cooking-and-food-literacy-events/

09/04/2026

Here’s a little recap from our Campus Food Systems Kick-off last week!

Thank you to everyone who came out!

09/01/2026

Come play in the dirt with us at the Schreyer Pocket Garden! Workdays will be Thursdays from 4-5 pm and Sundays from 12-1pm throughout the growing season.

The garden is located in the Simmons Hall courtyard. Help contribute back to campus (all produce is donated)! No gardening experience necessary and all are welcome!

08/31/2026

Our September Events List!

We have a lot of exciting events to kickoff the start of the semester including our feed the people market stand, harvest fest and more! We hope to see you there!

08/26/2026

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, from 6-8pm at the Ross Student Farm for our annual Campus Food Systems Kick-off!

Meet food-related student orgs and campus resources, enjoy fun activities and crafts, and grab a delicious free dinner!

Free event buses will run from campus to the Student Farm from 5:45-8:15pm. Guests can catch the bus at the Curtin Road bus pull-off by Berkey Creamery (in front of the greenhouses)

Visit the Student Farm website for more information!

08/25/2026

The Feed the People Market Stand is back this fall! 🌱🥕

Join us every Wednesday from 2-4pm starting August 26 through November 4, to shop free, fresh veggies!

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State College, PA
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http://studentfarm.psu.edu/

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