Horticulture Camp

We were very proud for one of our outstanding youth, Josh, to participate in the first horticulture science summer institute at N.C. State! Josh spent a week with other students from across the state learning about vegetables, flowers, fruits, landscaping, permaculture, college possibilibies, job opportunities, etc. Aspiring horticulturists went on field trips to area farms, participated in hands on experiments and activities with local experts, and found time for socializing and fun too!

Josh has been very active in our garden program this season. He came weekly to plant in the greenhouse this spring and has helped in our gardens and at the market this summer. He also  confidently presented a powerpoint about our work in the greenhouse for a grant reception! We are tremendously excited to see a youth with such an interest and commitment in horticulture! And with a pun totally intended, we hope that our little gardens have "planted a seed" for Josh and other youth as they continue on their journeys. We hope that participants will be inspired to seek careers in agriculture, have their own gardens, or simply have a better understanding of where food comes from.

Congratulations to Josh! We are so proud of you!