The Prairie Farm Corps is made up of young adults ages 16-18 that participate for a summer on the Prairie Crossing Learning Farm. On the farm they plant and grow crops, care for a flock of chickens, harvest crops and eggs, and prepare and sell them at market. The goal of the program is to increase work opportunities and job skills training for young adults in central Lake County Illinois while also increasing their connections to their food system, environment, and community.
They came to our farm for an hour of hand weeding and learning (on a 90 degree day no less!). This work was VERY needed and appreciated....and the kids kept Jeff quite entertained, too :)
To learn more about our friends at the Learning Farm, please visit their site!
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