Raices
Raices empowers youth and young adults to take control of their health, wellbeing, and future! Each year we engage more than 40 youth in intensive food production and educational programming at La Semilla Community Farm through multiples sessions of this intensive semester-long course. Raices is a ‘food systems primer’ offering high school age youth hands-on experience in the nuts-and-bolts of food production, cooking and nutrition education, ancestral wellness, policy advocacy and leadership development. Youth are provided opportunities to learn from area experts, participate in field trips, and develop an appreciation for our local food, environment, and communities.
Interested youth must complete an application process, follow-up interview, and make a commitment to attend each and every session for program duration. Upon successful completion of the Raices program, youth are eligible to apply for our Food & Farm Apprenticeships. Youth selected for the course are provided an educational stipend to compensate them for their time and work, as well as to demonstrate the inherent value of good food – something we’ve come to grossly undervalue!
Interested high school age youth are asked to check the Calendar of Events for upcoming application deadlines. Please contact Catherine with any questions.
