Because it’s Fun!

Over numerous summers I’ve asked countless youth farmers “Why do you like coming to Youth Farm?” and nearly every single time the first thing they say is “Because it’s fun”.  I like to think of YF as way more than just a bunch of fun in the sun, it’s youth leadership, it’s neighborhood connectedness, it’s being proud of where you’re from, it’s personal development, it’s a safe place, it’s trying new foods, and it is exceptionally fun.

Keeping the Gardens weed free
Keeping the Gardens weed free
Jackie - YF Parent and Chef Owner of Abundant Catering
Jackie – YF Parent and Chef Owner of Abundant Catering volunteering her time as a guest chef. Thank You!
Campaigning before the electorate for a spot as Compost Royalty
Campaigning before the electorate for a spot as Compost Royalty
A Truly Scary Scarecrow
A Truly Scary Scarecrow
Compost Food Chain Evolution Rock, Paper, Scissors Style
Compost Food-Chain Game. Start as Bacteria, become a Mite, then rule the “pile” as a worm.

Preparing the annual compost cake party
Preparing the annual compost cake party
Preparing for the Compost Cake eating contest
Preparing for the Compost Cake eating contest
Staff and volunteers got to play too
Staff and volunteers got to play too
Compost Royalty - Queen, Jester, Kind, Duchess, and Duke
Compost Royalty – Queen, Jester, King, Duchess, and Duke