Cultivating a Thank You to Chipotle

Sometimes partnerships take a while to form, and that has been the case with our growing partnership with Chipotle. Mike Fuller from Chipotle approach me 4 years ago about exploring ways to partner between Youth Farm and Chipotle. We threw around a lot of ideas...

Jill Wroblewski, setting the bar high!

How do thank someone who goes so above and beyond your expectations, all the time? Well, we will try here. Jill Wroblewski joined the Youth Farm board in 2010 after attending our gala event that year and the commitment she has shown since day one is second to none!...

Sammy, the man behind the sandwich

Avenue Eatery is the spot to be on any given afternoon (or morning for that matter).  Around there I’m known as the “Tomato Lady,” because Sammy, the inspired owner, buys Youth Farm produce from us through most of the fall. (Thanks Fresh Corners!)...

Thank You to Teréz, Artemis, & Laura of Crescent Collective

Youth Farm’s West Side greenhouse was changed for the better this past school year and it is easy to see how as soon as you step inside. Quietly demanding your attention with the sounds of a mountain stream is one of the most unique contraptions you’ll...

Who knew school lunch could be so delicious?

Minneapolis Public Schools Culinary and Nutrition Services  has been in the news lately for their groundbreaking work to provide more nutritious and locally sourced meals to the students of Minneapolis Public Schools.  Behind all the well deserved headlines is a team...