The Farm at Ä¢¹½TV
The College Farm is an interdisciplinary space for research, teaching, events, and service, supplying plants native to the Carolinas, pollinator-friendly plants, and cut flowers to the campus community.
The farm comprises 3 acres of field space on Grey Road, about a mile from main campus. It was founded in 2012 as part of Ä¢¹½TV's sustainability mission.
To schedule a visit, please contact Halle Murphy, Farm Manager, at hamurphy@davidson.edu.
Volunteer Days
No previous experience farming is expected or necessary. Learn about small-scale agriculture, build community, and get your hands dirty!
Walk to the Farm from Campus
We are located at 1603 Grey Road in Ä¢¹½TV, which is accessible via the cross country trails near the Erwin Lodge.
The farm uses organic practices alongside integrated pest management, which includes using exclusively organic-certified inputs, planting cover crops to promote soil health, and timing applications strategically to minimize negative environmental impact.
Students can get involved year-round through part-time employment, , summer internships, agricultural research, and experiential learning. Current opportunities are posted on .
From planting to harvesting, Mena Tanner’s job at the Ä¢¹½TV Farm is more than just a way to get outside — it’s a hands-on lesson in sustainability, community and the exceptional taste of sungold tomatoes.
Ethan Kearns '23 reflects on his time spent nurturing and caring for the farm as a student employee.