Last weekend we had an overnight retreat with our Project LEAD interns from across all five neighborhoods. The theme of the retreat was creating emotionally safe spaces at Youth Farm. One of our activities focused on recreating scenarios where young people may feel...
At Youth Farm we Farm to Grow. One of the best ways to grow as an individual is to have a quality education. Join us as we spark new ideas and discover how you, your organization, business, or faith community can support academic success of all learners on Saint...
Today Mr. Alex’s 4th grade class opened their Rosemary and Thyme herb bags that they had left to dry over winter break. These were clippings from plants they are caring for under a grow light in their room. After recess, they carefully pulled off the dry leaves,...
By Allison Vandenberg-Daves I’ve been working with Youth Farm for nearly four months now as an Off-Campus Student Employee with Macalester College where I’m a senior this year. During that time I’ve been helping out in the gardens, preserving food, and facilitating...
Last night Lyndale and Frogtown Project LEAD had the opportunity to tour Coop Partners Warehouse. “What’s interesting about a warehouse tour?” you might ask. Well, our crew got to chew on limequats, taste test local and california carrots, advocate...
We farm to grow leaders. The core of this youth development work is what we call the Youth Farm Way, in other words our program model and strategies that are built to deliver high quality programming and meaningful outcomes. Taking our mission seriously means engaging...
