The Student Farm's seed starting event gives plants a head start on the growing season.
Starting the seeds early
On March 14, 2018, Student Farm interns, club members, and Centre County Master Gardeners gathered for a seed starting event in one of Penn State’s greenhouses.
First day on the farm
For junior energy engineering major Pannathorn Owattanakij (right), her first day with the Student Farm consisted of planting seeds alongside Master Gardener Jan Dillon (left).
Potting the seeds
Devon Luscombe (left), a junior majoring in agribusiness management, and Shuk Lui (right), a junior majoring in nutrition, carefully select seeds to distribute in the potting container.
Prepping the soil
Paul Laudenslayer (left), a sophomore majoring in forest ecosystem management, and Izaiah Bokunewicz (right), a sophomore majoring in plant science, till the soil and fill the seed containers. Both Laudenslayer and Bokunewicz are in their second year with the Student Farm.
Leading the way
Leslie Pillen, associate director of the Sustainable Food Systems Program, was on hand to assist and provide direction during the seed starting event.
