Urban Farm Program
The Urban Farm program cultivates an engaged community through educational and employment opportunities and access to fresh, local, and sustainably grown produce. Teens learn all the techniques central to growing food and maintaining an urban farm, customer service skills, nutrition and cooking knowledge, self-efficacy and responsibility, leadership, communication, and job skills. Students are paid a stipend through After School Matters.
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211 Metro Chicago
Location
444 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654
Voice
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Hours
Tue 4:00pm - 6:30pm; Wed 4:00pm - 6:30pm; Thu 4:00pm - 6:30pm;
Application process
Apply online through After School Matters.
Eligibility
Students in grades 9-12 who attend Chicago Public Schools are eligible.
Service area
Chicago, IL
Agency info
Chicago Lights
Chicago Lights builds brighter futures for Chicago's youth and adults through supportive relationships and life-changing programs. We partner with Chicago's youth and adults in mentoring, community services, academic support, career development, and arts education.