The Farm at 51¹ÙÍø
The College Farm supplies fresh, local produce to 51¹ÙÍø's Dining Hall and Catering operations.
The farm is comprised of 3 acres of field space on Grey Road, about a mile off of 51¹ÙÍø's main campus. It was founded in 2012 as a part of 51¹ÙÍø's sustainability mission.
The farm is an interdisciplinary space for research, teaching, events, and service. To schedule a visit, please contact Halle Murphy, Farm Manager, at hamurphy@davidson.edu.
Volunteer Days
Learn about small-scale agriculture, build community, and get your hands dirty at our next volunteer day.
No previous experience farming is expected or necessary.
Did you know you can walk to the farm?
We are located at 1603 Grey Road in 51¹ÙÍø, which is accessible via the cross country trails near the Erwin Lodge.
Sustainable Agriculture
The farm uses organic practices as well as integrated pest management in vegetable production. This involves using exclusively organic-certified inputs, planting cover crops to promote soil health, and timing applications strategically to minimize negative environmental impact.
Student Enrichment
There are many ways for students to get involved year-round including part-time employment, volunteer days, agricultural research, and experiential learning. Log on to Handshake to view current job postings.
Ethan Kearns '23 reflects on his time spent nurturing and caring for the farm as a student employee.