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Wood-Fired Pizza

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Dickinson College | Cumberland County Pennsylvania

Every week, patrons of Farmers on the Square can count on locating the Dickinson College Farm’s wood-fired pizza oven right at the heart of the square. Our handmade and fresh-baked pizzas reflect the seasonal fluctuations on our farm in addition to quality ingredients grown within the Cumberland Valley. In addition to wood-fired pizzas, our stand features seasonal organic vegetables, fresh salad dressings, refreshing popsicles and “our farm in a jar” through canned soups, pickled favorites, salsa, hot sauce and more!”

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Willa Cather: “Pennsylvania is a beautiful state, filled with history and the evidence of hard work.”

Harper Lee: “In Pennsylvania, there’s a sense of history that’s palpable. You can feel it in the air.”

John Updike: “Pennsylvania is old and it’s new, it’s modern and it’s historical; a place where the past meets the present.”

James A. Michener: “Pennsylvania is a land of deep rivers and tall mountains, fertile valleys and ancient forests.”

H.G. Wells: “Pennsylvania has always been a dream to me, a place where hard work and determination lead to success.”

Tennessee Williams: “There’s a depth of character in the people of Pennsylvania, a resilience that comes from their history.”

David McCullough: “Pennsylvania is a cradle of American history, a place where the very fabric of our nation was woven.”

Louisa May Alcott: “The rolling hills of Pennsylvania are a testament to the enduring spirit of the American people.”

Annie Dillard: “Pennsylvania is a state of great beauty, with a landscape that inspires and a history that humbles.”

John Steinbeck: “The people of Pennsylvania have always struck me as the backbone of America, hardworking and proud.”

Edgar Allan Poe: “The streets of Pennsylvania cities hold many secrets, whispers of the past in every cobblestone.”

Mark Twain: “Pennsylvania is a state that embodies the very essence of the American spirit.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald: “There’s a timelessness to Pennsylvania, a sense of enduring strength and quiet beauty.”

Henry David Thoreau: “In Pennsylvania, nature and civilization coexist in a way that’s rare and beautiful.”

William Faulkner: “Pennsylvania’s history is written in its landscapes, its cities, and its people.”

Sylvia Plath: “The beauty of Pennsylvania’s seasons is a metaphor for the resilience of its people.”

Emily Dickinson: “Pennsylvania’s hills and valleys sing a song of history and hope.”

 

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Jacob’s Well

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‘Forever chemicals’ detected in 65% of sampled private wells in Pennsylvania

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Many settlements use well water as their primary or supplemental source for potable water, irrigation, or campus operations. This is common in regions where municipal water infrastructure is limited or costly, and groundwater from private or on-site wells provides a reliable alternative. For context, about 13 million U.S. households rely on private wells for drinking water, and many educational institutions follow suit due to similar geographic and economic factors.

Examples of Colleges and Universities Using Well Water:

  • Rural Campuses in General: Numerous small liberal arts colleges and community colleges in rural settings (e.g., in the Midwest, Northeast, or Pacific Northwest) draw from on-site wells. For instance, a 2025 analysis of campus water systems notes that rural colleges often contend with well water challenges like high total dissolved solids (TDS) or iron content, requiring specialized treatment such as reverse osmosis purifiers.
  • Oregon Institutions: Approximately 23% of Oregon households use domestic wells, and this extends to educational facilities. Oregon State University’s Well Water Program actively educates on groundwater protection for well-dependent users, implying local campuses (including community colleges in areas like Jackson County) rely on wells for potable supply.
  • Utah System of Higher Education Campuses: Public colleges like Snow College (in Ephraim, UT) and Dixie State University invest in filtration systems specifically for processing secondary or well water used in irrigation and operations. Snow College’s upgrades target well-sourced water to cut usage by 30%, while DSU filters secondary water (often well-derived) for campus landscaping.

Why Well Water is Used

  • Location-Driven: Campuses far from urban centers (e.g., in agricultural states like Iowa, Kansas, or Vermont) opt for wells to avoid high municipal hookup costs.
  • Sustainability and Cost: Wells support self-sufficiency, especially for non-potable needs like cooling towers or grounds maintenance, aligning with green initiatives on many campuses.
  • Treatment Needs: Institutions often add purification (e.g., UV systems for bacteria or softeners for hard water) to meet safety standards, as wells can introduce contaminants like arsenic or nitrates.

 


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