Returning to Youth Farm

“When I came back to Youth Farm this summer, I was glad to see the same faces and new ones too. I know that most of the kids are not just coming to do something in the summer, but they enjoy being here.  I learned about our garden groups and what we would do in...

West Side’s Robert Street Garden

The Robert Street garden is just over 4,00 square feet of garden space, large enough that years ago when starting the garden we used a tractor to turn the soil for the first time.  Over the 10-ish years Youth Farm has been growing in Robert, the garden has produced...

Family Shares!

53 bags of goodness! Lyndale Youth Farmers picked spinach, green onions, lettuce, beets, and collards today and its all getting sent home. Over 70 lbs was harvested! Plus! Our lunch today included mushrooms and cilantro we picked...

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,...

Black History Month Celebration in Frogtown

Last Tuesday, Youth Farmers in Frogtown prepared and served food at the annual Black History Month Celebration at the Jimmy Lee Rec Center.  Highlights of the event included playing in the bounce castle, meeting new people, making art, and of course, the delicious...