Donate- Youth who participate in our year-long employment program are challenged through hands-on work and activities in three core areas: Farming Land, Farming Self and Farming Community. Our rigorous curriculum is designed to build and increase self-esteem, leadership, academic success and self-care skills, and to improve nutrition.
- Farming Land
- As stewards of the GRuB farm, youth learn about the benefits of organic and sustainable agriculture through hands-on work growing organic produce for CSA* customers, for themselves and for the Thurston County Food Bank. In addition, they run a flower bouquet CSA that delivers fresh bouquets to 30 local businesses every week. Youth earn .5 credits for working on the farm during the summer and many earn additional science credit for participation in GRuB's hands-on agriculture science curriculum.
- Farming Self
- Throughout the year GRuB youth engage in workshops that cover topics ranging from public speaking, to nutrition, to gender awareness. These workshops are designed to build communication and leadership skills, increase self-esteem and improve nutrition. Additionally, each participant works one-on-one with trained staff to develop a plan for academic success and goals for post-graduation.
- Farming Community
- Youth participate in communication and team-building activities to create strong, healthy relationships with each other. These relationships support the work that youth perform in the community on local farms and with other non-profit organizations. Regular public speaking opportunities engage youth with volunteers, city councils, agencies and the general public.
- For more information about GRuB's Cultivating Youth program, send a message to Jackson Sillars through our contact form, or call (360) 753-2665.