Meet the Interns  

Interns mark the unofficial start of summer on the farm. This season we have 3 wonderful students who will work closely with the farmers, and the farm educator. The internship program is designed to engage students in hands-on farming and teaching. Interns will come to appreciate how sustainable agriculture supports good land stewardship, and understand the importance of farm-based education as well as the community building value of CSA farming. We received an overwhelming response of applicants this year, an encouraging sign that sustainable agriculture is permeating into the minds of many. We encourage you to get to know the folks who grow your food. So stop and say hello when you visit for pickups, and join me in welcoming Alyssa, Bobby, and Moriah for the summer of 2011.

Raina Ainslie, Farm Educator

Alyssa Lynd, a senior environmental science major and ecology minor at Susquehanna University, will be using her experience on the farm for her senior capstone project on sustainable agriculture. Alyssa's favorite vegetable is spinach. She is thrilled to have access to fresh vegetables all summer long.

Bobby Raggazino, a junior geography major at Pennsylvania State University, originally became interested in sustainable agriculture after reading Michael Pollan's "The Omnivore's Dilemma." Bobby persuaded his family to join the winter share and is excited about working with sustainable food. His favorite veggies are brussell sprouts.

Moriah Bilenky, a senior double major in horticulture of fruits and vegetables, and global resource systems at Iowa State University, is excited to apply her academic coursework at the farm this summer. She plans to work with school gardens in Africa next year and is looking forward to getting her hands in the ground at Pennypack. Moriah loves cucumbers and hopes to end up in the Peace Corps, or in sustainable landscaping.