News & Updates
Social/Emotional Learning in YLA: Reflections from our Youth Development Specialist
By Jenna, Youth Development Specialist 2022Masters of Counseling graduate student, Eastern Mennonite University Small groups provide rich opportunities for us to gain a better understanding of who we currently are, who we want to be, and how we can bridge the gap...
Reflections from Rosey, Youth Leader in Agriculture
By Rosey F., Youth Leader in Agriculture Staunton High School, Class of 2022 Going back out into the world after the COVID-19 lockdowns was scary. Being pulled into a “new normal” was very hard for me, and I felt as if my life was turned upside down. The isolation...
Reflections from Abria: How I’ve GROWn
By Abria Brown, Social Work InternMary Baldwin University, Class of 2022 As my time as the social work intern at Project GROWS comes to an end, I have started to reflect on my time here and what it has meant to me. From harvesting popcorn with the students of...
Introducing Project MOBILE!
In order to focus on our food access goals this year at Project GROWS, we have decided to pause our CSA program as we expand our mobile market program, bringing fresh local food directly into communities facing barriers to access. (Interested in other CSAs in the...
GROWing as a Social Worker
By Abria Brown, Social Work InternMary Baldwin University, Class of 2022 Since 2018, I have been working to graduate with my Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and because of that, I am no stranger to internships. I completed three similar social work related...
Dixon Garden and Outdoor Classroom Updates
By Lindy Magness (Environmental Education Assistant '21) and Nichole Barrows (Director of Education) Exciting things are growing at Dixon Education Center! As part of Project GROWS' continued partnership with Dixon this calendar year, we have focused on the goal of...
Transitions and Transformational Gifts
by Ann Snyder Co-chair, Project GROWS Board of Trustees September 1, 2021 Dear Friends and Partners, We write to you today with news of significant change at GROWS. Executive Director, Tom Brenneman, has decided to step away from his role as of September 30, 2021. We...
Everything You Need to Know About Farmer’s Markets!
By Lauren Dessaure, Virginia Tech Dietetic Student and Virginia Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed intern What is a Farmer’s Market? A farmer's market, by definition, is a food market where local farmers sell fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, and other locally...
Youth Leader Spotlight: Garrett
By Garrett P., 2021 Youth Leader in Ag (Summer Youth Staff), Staunton High School ’23 Project GROWS is a really nice experience. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to be outside in nature—you can learn about all the different plants and when to harvest and plant...
Youth Leader Spotlight: Kyra
By Kyra H., 2021 Youth Leader in Ag (Summer Youth Staff), Staunton High School ’23 After getting major spine surgery and relearning how to walk, I wouldn’t have expected myself to start working at a farm. I love the environment here. Everyone is so respectful of...