Growing Knowledge. Cultivating Community.
Student Farm and Food Systems connects students, educators, community partners, and campus organizations around food and farming. Through the Student Farm, classroom learning, community partnerships, and student-led initiatives, opportunities encourage you to learn by doing, build relationships, and contribute to a more sustainable food system.
A Place to Learn, Connect, and Get Involved
The Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm is a shared space where students, faculty, staff, and community partners can learn, work, and grow together. Together, these opportunities help students connect what they learn in the classroom with experiences beyond it—growing food, sharing knowledge, strengthening community, and exploring the many ways we can contribute to a healthier food system.
Grow Community at the Student Farm
Get your hands in the soil and find your community at the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm. From growing fresh produce to learning about sustainable food systems, the farm offers hands-on ways to connect, learn, and get involved. Join the community for workshops, volunteer opportunities, and community events throughout the year.
Sustainable Farming in Practice
The Student Farm uses sustainable growing practices that support healthy soil, biodiversity, and long-term environmental stewardship. Across the farm’s growing spaces, students and staff cultivate a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers while using low-till methods, crop rotation, and integrated pest management strategies that reduce environmental impact and promote healthy ecosystems. Soil health and sustainability guide day-to-day operations, creating a hands-on learning environment where students can explore agriculture, food systems, and responsible farming practices in action.
