About the Youth Farm
Located on the Chemeketa Community College Campus in northeast Salem, the Youth Farm is a six-acre urban farm and collaborative educational site that cultivates a new generation of leaders by engaging young people in farming for the community. Our nearly year-round programming serves teens ages 13-18 who want to get their hands in the soil, grow food, learn how to run a small farm business, support their community and prepare for college or a career.
The Youth Farm also serves as a learning space for local school groups and community workshops. Contact us if your group is interested in a field trip or volunteer experience.
Join the Youth Farm
The Youth Farm’s summer program offers teens a 10-week opportunity to grow their farming and job skills while working as part of a close-knit team. Youth Farmers grow 40 types of fruits and vegetables using organic methods. The food they harvest is distributed to food pantries, partnering health clinics, youth farmers and their families. Each day, Youth Farmers enjoy farm-fresh lunch that they learn how to prepare themselves, take home generous amounts of produce and are eligible for a small stipend.
The Youth Farm also relies on volunteers from the community to help the six-acre farm run smoothly. Volunteer activities include planting, weeding, pest mitigation, and harvesting.
Farm Share Rx Program
The Food Share partners with local health clinics in Salem, Grand Ronde and Stayton to provide free, locally grown produce to low-income community members at risk of diet-related illness. Over the course of 18 weeks, Farm Share Rx participants receive shares of seasonal produce grown by our Youth Farmers.
Participants are referred by dietitians at partner clinics based on health-related eligibility criteria. Due to limited program capacity, enrollment is not open to the general public.
Youth Farm Gallery
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