Regenerative organic agriculture produces highly nutritious food for our campus by supporting a thriving and biodiverse ecosystem while relying on renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions.
The Farm plays a vital role in advancing Bucknell’s sustainability efforts by reducing the University’s carbon footprint and the environmental impact of our operations. Utilizing expertise from local farmers and conservation organizations, we have developed deep-organic regenerative agricultural practices to promote biodiversity and build healthy carbon-sequestering soil. These practices produce nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables that are hyperlocal – requiring fewer resources to transport to Bucknell Dining. We have partnered with Bucknell Facilities and Dining to support the expansion of campus composting. The Farm is using finished compost as a soil amendment, promoting nutrient cycling and preventing tons of food waste from entering the landfill. Additionally, we are working with faculty in the College of Engineering to develop renewable energy resources for use on the Farm including photovoltaic, geothermal and biofuels. We also work with Renewable Energy Scholars in the Bucknell Center for Sustainability and the Environment on projects, including a battery charging station to power our electric lawnmower from a wind turbine.