Acadia Farm News

Growing a new partnership with the Town of Wolfville

We are pleased to announce a new partnership between Acadia University and the Town of Wolfville to expand and strengthen the community garden at the Acadia Farm. Established in 2008 by Acadia students, the farm has long served as a vibrant hub for community gardening, a source of fresh produce for the university dining hall, and a hands-on learning environment for both students and community members.

Welcome Rosie Kirkbright, Acadia Farm 2025 Coordinator

The Acadia Farm welcomed 4th year biology and nutrition student, Rosie Kirkbright, to the team in May. Rosie will serve as the 2025 Acadia Farm Coordinator this season.

Start your seeds: Acadia Farm 2025 season opens in May

The Acadia Community Farm will open in May for the 2025 season. Summer staff will connect with all new and returning community gardeners in May. Start your seeds and we'll see you soon.

Welcome to the 2024 Farm Coordinator, Charlotte Crouch

Welcome to the 2024 Farm Coordinator, Charlotte Crouch! Charlotte is a second year environmental and sustainability studies student with an interest in sustainable food systems, theatre and community engagement.

Acadia Community Farm Hiring 2024 Coordinator

The Acadia Community Farm is hiring a part-time coordinator for the 2024 season. The position will focus on community garden operations and restoring the herb garden. Students and recent graduates with an interest in sustainable community food systems are encouraged to apply by April 15th, 2024.

Loring Sturk ('67) gift will help grow the Acadia Community Farm

The Loring Sturk ('67) Acadia Farm Fund was established in 2024 by the Estate of Loring Sturk ('67). The expendable fund will provide support for five years to the Acadia University Farm. Funds will be used to support critical purchases such as seeds, tools, and educational programming for the farm, which was established in 2008 by Acadia students.

Try it in Wolfville @ the Acadia Community Farm

Join us for the Try it in Wolfville series of introductory events at the Acadia Community Farm presented in partnership with the Town of Wolfville.

Welcome to Sophie & Lisa, our 2023 Coordinators!

The Acadia Community Farm is pleased to introduce our 2023 Coordinators, Sophie Knowles, and Lisa McMinn! Sophie will serve as Farm Coordinator, a role that will be familiar to past participants.

Acadia Farm Hiring Seasonal Staff

The Acadia Farm is hiring a Farm Coordinator for the 2023 season. Acadia students or graduates interested in sustainable food systems are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by March 31st, 2023 4:30pm. Job Description.

Beekeeping Workshop on October 6th.

UPDATE: Due to the forecasted rain the beekeeping workshop is postponed to Friday October 7th from 12:30pm-1:30pm. No need to re-register. Join us for our fall workshop on Thursday October 6th from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Led by Alicia Muir, MSc. candidate in biology at Acadia, this session is an introduction to beekeeping.