LEAD swap!

This summer LEAD from each of the 5 neighborhoods got to participate in a “LEAD swap” by visiting each other’s neighborhoods. We got to see friends from other neighborhoods, learn new farming techniques (including weed reduction from the West Side!),...

Summer Programs Kick-Off!

Today marked the first day of Youth Farm’s 21st year of summer programming! Youth Farmer’s enjoyed the beautiful weather on our farm-sites and some tasty spanakopita, hummus, and greek salad on today’s lunch menu. As is often said, a picture is worth...

Thank you Callie!

Today marks the last day of a year of service for our School Partnerships Coordinator Callie. Over the year, Callie has worked with passion and dedication to strengthen our partnerships with Minneapolis Public School and in particular MPS Culinary and Nutrition...

Thank you Youth Workers!

Today is Thank a Youth Worker Day! Here at Youth Farm, we want to thank all of our amazing staff and Project LEAD that dedicate their hearts and souls to the youth they work with everyday. Their passion, commitment, skills, and dedication inspires us daily and we are...

MPS School Garden Summary

In fall 2014, Youth Farm partnered with Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Culinary and Nutrition Services to conduct a School Garden Survey with all Minneapolis Public Schools. We are excited to share the results of this survey, which help to identify the current...