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Announcement: Welcoming Youth Farm’s new Executive Director, David Hamilton
A Message from Youth Farm Board Chair, Kenny Dear Youth Farm community, We are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director, David Hamilton. David is joining Youth Farm with a wealth of experience, a fresh perspective, and a passion for our...
Farewell and Looking Forward: Our Search for Youth Farm’s Next Executive Director
As the growing season comes to a close, we have some significant news to share regarding leadership at Youth Farm. Farewell to Our Current Executive Director First and foremost, we would like to express deep gratitude and a heartfelt farewell to our current Interim...
Day 4 – Northside Team
In the heart of North Minneapolis, a powerful movement is taking root. For the last day of our Fresh Start campaign, we’re returning our focus to Youth Farm - this time, our team on the Northside. Youth Farm programming in North Minneapolis is led by Program Director,...
Day 3 – Youth N’ Power
Picture this: a group of passionate young activists leading climate strikes, advocating for environmental justice, and demanding equitable policies around the world. Youth n' Power creates moments like these, where youth take center stage, making their voices heard...
Day 2 – CLUES
My name is Pedro A. Bayón - allow me to introduce you to Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio aka CLUES. CLUES is changing lives and transforming latino communities across state of Minneosta. Latinos make up 5.5% of Minnesotans, yet 21% of Latinos are living below...
Day 1 – St. Paul Greenhouse Team
We are only as strong as our connections to one another. At Youth Farm, our mission is to seed, nurture, and tend to these connections in every aspect of our work; through our programs, students, plants, and all of the other resources at our disposal. This year, our...
Youth Farm Awarded $750,000 for Northside Youth Greenhouse
We’re thrilled to announce that Youth Farm has been awarded $750,000 in support of the Northside Youth Greenhouse. This funding was awarded through the 2023 federal appropriations bill. The Northside Youth Greenhouse is one of the many community projects funded in the...
Youth Farm Interim Executive Director Announced
Earlier this year, we announced that Gunnar Liden would be transitioning out of his role as Executive Director of Youth Farm after 22 years. This month Amanda Stoelb will step in as Interim Executive Director. Amanda will support Youth Farm this winter as we build and...
Leadership Transition Announcement
We have some bittersweet news to share: later this summer, Gunnar Liden will be transitioning out of his role as the Executive Director at Youth Farm. Gunnar has grown with Youth Farm for 22 years, serving as Executive Director since 2006. During this time, he’s...
Building collective impact – new and growing partnership with Rebound, Inc.
At Youth Farm, we often talk about building resilient networks of support for youth - but what does that mean, really? Well, part of that work includes connecting to like-minded organizations and working collaboratively to provide engagement opportunities for youth....