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