Why Youth Farm still inspires me after 14 years

Tuesday was my 14th time experiencing the excitement and anticipation of the first day of Youth Farm’s summer program. It never has gotten old for me. Over the years, much has changed and developed – – new farm sites and and new neighborhoods,...

Take me out for a salad!

If you’re headed out to the Twins Stadium this weekend, be sure to stop by the Garden Goodies Cart for a healthy, youth grown and youth inspired salad! For a second consecutive year, Youth Farm is partnering with Roots for the Home Team to offer a healthy...

West Side Farmers Market Opens June 1st

Youth Farm’s West Side Program will be participating in the West Side Farmers Market again this summer.  This year it will be bigger and better than before with more vendors meaning more food and produce choices.  Located at the corner of George and Stryker on...

LEAD Retreat – 2013 Edition

Youth Farm and Market Project kicked off 2013 with our annual LEAD retreat.  This year the retreat agenda focused on seasonal menus, farm planning, and working collaboratively between our 5 different neighborhoods.  The collaboration started early by breaking into...

Fall Highlights on the West Side

This past fall was full of lots of fun and many milestones.  After the past growing season there was a lot to celebrate and we gladly carried that momentum through the changing seasons. October was a very busy month, we started our school year LEAD program along with...