Youth Food Justice Network
The Youth Food Justice Network or YFJN was created with the mission to build a shared learning space for youth organizations involved in the food movement. We organize youth-led regional summits and local exchanges to connect and build strong solidarity bonds among food justice organizations that create a just, equitable and fair food system for all.
Goals
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Connect and build solidarity with other youth-centered organizations in the northeast region
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Inspire youth leadership by hosting youth-led workshops and skill-shares
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Collaborate and brainstorm solutions to some of the regions most difficult food system issues
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Build a regional youth food justice network for all youth organizations invested in the food justice movement
About C.R.A.F.T Days
Youth C.R.A.F.T Days are modeled after the Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training which aims to increase educational opportunities for apprentices through on-farm learning experiences. Youth CRAFT Days are intended to build relationships and collaboration between youth food justice organizations and learn from experienced practitioners. Youth CRAFT Days are hosted by participating network organizations and by other partners providing relevant training. These half-day experiences provide leadership opportunities for the youth hosts and give participants a broader view of the food-justice movement.
Upcoming C.R.A.F.T Workshops
Youth Food Justice Conference
Youth Food Justice Network's (YFJN) Annual Youth Food Justice Conference is an event that highlights young people working in urban agriculture, food justice, and advocacy-related work across New York City. Each year, we bring together organizations working towards food justice and sustainability goals to students in a day of learning with and from each other. So far this year's conference will feature workshops from YFJN, Teens for Food Justice, Wyckoff House Farms, Green Guerillas, BK Rot, NYC Votes and Youth Food Advocates!
Current workshop topics include:
- Youth Food Justice Network - Offering Nutritional and Culturally Relevant Food in NYC Schools
- Green Guerillas - Fantastic Plants
- Youth Food Advocates - Advocacy Tools for High-Impact Policy Change
- Wyckoff House Farms - Everything is Edible Only Once: Sustainability & Food Justice on the Wyckoff Farm
- NYC Votes - Youth Civic Engagement
Stay tuned for the full schedule and more details about our morning and afternoon workshops!
Become an Organizing Intern!
The Youth Food Justice Organizing Institute (YFJOI) is an intensive 9 month youth advocacy leadership training program focused on providing youths with the necessary skills to influence changes in their community.
Who Should Apply?
1. Passionate about making changes in their community
2. Interested in or has experience in grassroots organizing and food justice
3. Ability to work well with others and independently
4. Great communication and organization skills
Click HERE to read the internship job description and learn more about the roles and responsibilities of Youth Food Justice Organizing Institute Interns
Eligibility
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Between the ages of 17-22
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Must live in NYC
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Available Thursdays & Saturdays from February through October
How to Apply
Applications are now closed for the 2024 season. Please check back here regularly for future opportunities.
Join the Network
Network Mission:
The Youth Food Justice Network (YFJN) was created with the mission to build a shared learning space for youth organizations involved in the food movement. We organize youth-led regional summits and local exchanges to connect and build strong solidarity bonds among food justice organizations that create a just, equitable and fair food system for all.
Network Goals:
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Connect and build solidarity with other youth-centered organizations in the northeast region
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Inspire youth leadership by hosting youth-led workshops and skill-shares
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Collaborate and brainstorm solutions to some of the regions most difficult food system issues
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Build a regional Youth Food Justice Network for all youth organizations invested in the food justice movement
Expectations for Members:
As a member of this network you are agreeing to:
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Join monthly network meetings
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Attend/Host C.R.A.F.T Days
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Share resources and events with the network
To Join the Network, fill out our interest form: https://tinyurl.com/yfjnetworkmember
Read our Network Guidelines Here
Past Events
June 2024: Teens for Food Justice Conference
May 2024: Food Ed Hub Conference
March 2023: Making Brooklyn Bloom Conference
Contact Us
East New York Farms!
United Community Centers
613 New Lots Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 649-7979
