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At FOOD for Lane County's Youth Farm, limited-income teenagers participate in a summer educational program where they gain skills in organic agriculture, marketing, teamwork and leadership, and learn about the food system and good nutrition. The Youth Farmers assist in growing over 35 different kinds of organic vegetables, over half of which are donated to FOOD for Lane County, the local food bank. The rest is sold by the youth at an on-site and an off-site farmstand during the growing season and through a 50-member Community Supported Agriculture Program. We welcome volunteers of all ages, and have internships, a mentoring program, and community service hours available. The Youth Farmers also give great farm tours.
(This listing was last updated on Feb 22, 2012)
Location
705 Flamingo Avenue
Springfield, OR 97402
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Contact Information
Jen Anonia
www.foodforlanecounty.org
541-343-2822
Mailing Address:
770 Bailey Hill Rd
Eugene, OR 97402
CSA
Farm Stand
Schedule and Location:
At the FOOD for Lane County Youth Farm, 705 Flamingo Ave. Springfield., Saturdays, 10am-2pm
Sacred Heart Medical Center, Riverbend Campus, 3333 Riverbend Drive, Springfield, Thursdays, 2-5:30pm
Farming Practices:
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naturally grown,
Organic (exempt)
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Youth grow our produce! We offer work experience and education to low-income teens who grow organic produce for the local food bank and learn skills by assisting in running a 50-member CSA and two farm stands. During the school year, alternative schools bring their students to the farm. We also focus on nutrition and strive to empower low-income youth in avoiding the related societal issues of poverty, obesity, diet-related diseases, and hunger.
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