Wildcat Farm
About Us
What We Do
At the Wildcat Farm, we provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to participate in growing food for the community. Our primary work is to grow fresh produce for CWU Dining Services, and to provide space for students and faculty to run experiments or projects centered around food and farming. Examples have included studying soil carbon respiration, offering K-12 education programs, and piloting dryland winter wheat production.
The Farm is a space for building a culture of environmental stewardship, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing, new or traditional, with our neighbors.
The Farm and Dining Services
The primary function of the farm is to supply Dining Services with Fresh produce grown a half-mile away from their main operations. Dining Produce goes primarily to Fresh Bar, located in Central Marketplace, focusing on food made with wholesome ingredients. We work closely with Dining services while planning our season, to make sure product is utilized to the fullest extent possible.
Dining is a primary sponsor for the Farm. Their support allows us to continue growing good food for our students and community.
Campus and Community Partners
Campus Partners
- Dining Services
- Grounds Services
- Operations Sustainability
- Wildcat Pantry
- Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement
Community Partners
Meet the Staff
Professional Staff
Kaitlyn Flesher
She/Her
Wildcat Farm & Community Garden Manager
kaitlyn.flesher@cwu.edu
Nora Jacobs
She/Her
Production Lead
Eleanor.Jacobs@cwu.edu
Student Staff
Aiden Rittenhouse
Farm Assistant
Daniel Flores
Farm Assistant
McKenzee Guzman
Farm Assistant
Lexi McCoy
Community Garden Coordinator & Farm Assistant
CWU News
CWU Trustees to hold special virtual meeting on Friday
March 17, 2026 by Marketing and Communications
Lumina Foundation grant to support high-impact practices at CWU
March 16, 2026 by Marketing and Communications