An inspiring space for land-based learning and research
The Trent Farm is a pioneering facility in climate-smart agriculture, providing leadership in sustainable farming practices, local food security, and environmental research.
As a hub for learning and discovery, the farm provides community networking spaces, employment, and volunteer opportunities for students, all while serving as a source of fresh seasonal food for the Trent community. It also offers opportunities for sharing intergenerational and Indigenous knowledges.
Current and upcoming research projects include Trent research teams who are partnering with V6Agronomy to develop sustainable fertilizers; using the farm to develop tools that can help farmers make quantitative assessments about how effectively they are sequestering carbon into their soil; and conducting a study to determine wollastonite's potential to sequester CO2 and boost agriculture.
A summer internship at the farm means Logan and Ashley have truly embraced ‘getting their hands dirty.’ The undergraduate students in the TSE apply knowledge from the classroom to real world scenarios through the placement, exploring sustainable farming practices including soil sampling, pest management, and nutrient cycling. Watch Logan and Ashley in action and explore how this internship helped them develop the skills and confidence needed to make contributions in the field of sustainable farming.
Trent Farm News
Trent Farm Hits New Heights as the School’s Newest Research Centre
Research ramping up to establish strong roots for Trent Experimental Farm
The latest developments from this year’s growing season at the Trent Farm
Trent Researchers Partner with V6 Agronomy to Advance Next-Generation Fertilizers