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24Apr

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Urban farm to host its first event in new barn

By Christy Ulmet The urban farm staff is gearing up to host its first event in the farm’s new barn, which sits behind the Redford and Shingler apartments. On Saturday, April 25*, both students from the Trevecca community and local farmers from the Nashville area are invited to the Urban Farm’s first barn dance. (more…)

Urban farm loses four pigs, ramps up security measures

By Christy Ulmet A recent attack on some of Trevecca’s urban farm animals forced Jason Adkins, environmental projects coordinator and farm operator, to reinforce some security measures on the farm. On Tuesday, January 6, a pack of four stray dogs made their way into the pigpen and attacked some Juliana miniature pigs. While one pig managed to escape the attack and make its way to a nearby business, four of the pigs did not survive. (more…)

Trevecca Urban Farm loses a loyal friend

By Christy Ulmet Workers on Trevecca’s urban farm are mourning the loss of a dog they fell in love with quickly after he came to live on campus earlier in the year. Hero, an 11 year-old Pyrenees who herds Trevecca’s goats, had to be put down because of what is believed to have been a stroke. (more…)