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.

Date of Last Formal Update

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211 Metro Chicago

Location

444 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654

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.