Dilmun Hill Student Farm



Welcome to Dilmun Hill. We are a student-run farm that has been practicing sustainable agriculture on Cornell's campus for more than a decade. We provide students with opportunities for experiential learning, group collaboration and research. Come visit us!
We closely collaborate with on-campus organizations such as Anabel's Grocery, the Cornell Food Pantry, and the Bee Club at Cornell.
Mission Statement
Dilmun Hill is a student run farm that seeks to foster community and empower students through active engagement in ecological agriculture. Dilmun Hill is open to anyone and is a place for experiential learning, group collaboration, research and outreach.
Farm Highlights
Circular Bionutrient Economy
The new high tunnel is dedicated to a research project that seeks to recycle nutrients from human and agricultural waste into fertilizer. Connecting sanitation and agriculture in this way can add valuable nutrients to the soil where they are needed, and keep them out of aquatic environments where they are harmful.
Eli Newell ‘24: Recycling human waste for a more prosperous planet
Pollinator Garden
Our newly-planted pollinator garden incorporates flowers, trees and shrubs beneficial to local insects and wildlife, simultaneously restoring natural habitats and encouraging crop pollination. This is one of the many ways Dilmun Hill focuses on sustainability and responsible land management.
This Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillar was happily munching on the spicebush leaves soon after planting.
Raised Beds
Constructed with rot-resistant local locust lumber, these Hügelkultur-style beds are filled with layers of organic material – starting with sticks and straw at the bottom, followed by soil enriched with compost. As the organic matter slowly breaks down, it provides ample nutrients for the plants for years to come.
Produce Production
From planning which crops to grow and tending them throughout the season, to harvesting – growing food is our passion. We love to experiment with novel crops and methods, and to share our abundant harvest with the Cornell community.
Look for our produce at Anabel's Grocery, visit our market stand on campus, or check out our CSA and u-pick options.




Contact
Where we are
Dilmun Hill Student Farm
705 Dryden Road (Rt. 366)
Ithaca, NY 14853
Directions: when driving, please enter through the Cornell Orchards at 709 Dryden Road, and follow the signs to Dilmun Hill.
Contact us: dilmunhill [at] cornell.edu


Thank you!
Many thanks to our generous donors for their commitment to Dilmun Hill! Our Dilmun Hill community and Cornell AES appreciate your support.
Special thanks to Ellen and Michael Wolfson for their generous support for the new barn!