Youth Farm
Non-profit OrganizationsMinnesota, United States2-10 Employees
Youth Farm is a Minnesota-based non-profit organization that operates year-round programs for youth ages 9 to 24, combining hands-on farming with leadership development. The group grows and sells food through its gardens and greenhouses, distributing produce to local communities via a CSA, community dinners, and neighborhood events, while also fostering healthy bodies, minds, and social connections. Its model is structured into progressive programs—Youth Farmers, All-Stars, Project LEAD, and Farm Stewards—that build leadership and project experience across ages and abilities, with outcomes that build on one another. Located in Minneapolis and nearby St. Paul neighborhoods, the organization emphasizes neighborhood engagement and community partnerships as part of its mission to grow leaders, food, community, and progress. A recent development noted is the appointment of a new Executive Director in early 2024, signaling leadership transition within the organization.