by Team Project GROWS | Aug 16, 2021 | Project Grows News
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...
by Team Project GROWS | Aug 12, 2021 | Project Grows News, YLA
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...
by Team Project GROWS | Aug 12, 2021 | Project Grows News, YLA
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...
by Team Project GROWS | Aug 11, 2021 | Project Grows News, YLA
By Seth Z., 2021 Youth Leader in Ag (Summer Youth Staff), Staunton High School ’22 I began this job at the beginning of June with my fellow staff. I feel I have developed some important skills for farming and in general. Although it is a paid job, it can sometimes...
by Team Project GROWS | Aug 10, 2021 | Project Grows News, YLA
By Rosie C., 2021 Youth Leader in Ag (Summer Youth Staff), Fort Defiance High School ’22 Growing plants has always been an interest of mine since I started keeping a small backyard garden with my mom when I was younger. I heard about Project GROWS by attending a...
by Team Project GROWS | Aug 5, 2021 | Project Grows News
By Colby S., 2021 Youth Leader in Ag (Summer Youth Staff), Staunton High School ’22 This summer, instead of staying at home to sleep, play video games, and watch TV, I decided I wanted to work with Project GROWS. I did this for the original reason of wanting to get...
