Kelsey Horowitz graduated from Dickinson in 2018 with an Environmental Research diploma. She didn’t work on the farm till after commencement, Kelsey was a first-year apprentice instantly following commencement and went on to turn into the second-year apprentice. She all the time wished to work on the farm when she was a pupil however she didn’t have time as Kelsey was a three-season varsity athlete (cross nation, indoor observe and outside observe).
After leaving DCF, Kelsey went on to work at a close-by vegetable farm for one season and the following season she labored at Roots Minimize Flower Farm in Carlisle. After that, Kelsey labored at REI for some time. Most lately, she was working at Lancaster Farm Recent Cooperative, which is an Amish farmer owned co-op that may be a giant wholesale natural vegetable distributor and CSA program throughout the mid-Atlantic.
Now, Kelsey is again on the Dickinson School Farm because the Crew Chief! She is so excited to be again, was all the time hoping to discover a solution to come again to the farm. We because the farm are glad to have her again as effectively!
There are lots of fields associated to agriculture (whether or not they’re in agriculture or not). She discovered herself utilizing expertise she realized on the farm to assist her relate to prospects at REI, whether or not it was speaking about how good gear does make a distinction (whats up harvesting within the rain!), in addition to studying to ask necessary questions to know why one thing may occur, which she used loads working with farmers at LFFC. On a special be aware, she’s made superb mates that she nonetheless communicate with 5 years later. Kelsey’s final profession objectives and subsequent steps are unknown presently. Since she simply began again up at DCF, and is hoping to stay round for some time to essentially perceive all of the elements it takes to run a profitable farm and crew. After her crew chief place involves an finish she is going to re-evaluate to determine the place she wish to go subsequent!
Just a little enjoyable info about Kelsey, she has a cat named Molly Pitcher who as soon as was a feral avenue cat in Carlisle, named after the notorious Molly Pitcher of Carlisle. She likes to run for enjoyable, train and focuses on psychological well being! Kelsey additionally downhill skis within the winter, kayak and tubes in the summertime. She likes to knit and is studying to embroider! She additionally LOVES ice cream.
One in all her favourite DCF reminiscences is the annual garlic harvest. It was all the time so enjoyable, there’s lots of garlic and the complete crew will get to work collectively to get this big job finished in sooner or later.
Thanks Kelsey for sharing this with us all, we’re so excited to have you ever aside of our crew!! Welcome aboard!
