Posts by Karen Alessi

Recently I attended a farm trip to BK Farmyard on August 5, 2015. BK Farmyard is located at 600 Kingston Avenue. There was a farm educator named Sawdayah who led group discussions and farm-related activities.  Youths that work there also participated in the group discussions and activities. One of the activities we participated in was…

On May 30, 2015, East New York Farms!/United Community Centers hosted a  Northeast Regional Youth Food Summit and had a great experience with other youth from all over the Northeast Region. The other groups that were involved in the summit were Added Value, BK Farmyards, Community Food Advocates of NYC, The Children’s Aid Society in…

Summer is almost here! Join us for workshops, events, and the return of the farmers market. DOWNLOAD OUR SUMMER CALENDAR HERE.

We are pleased to announce the publication our youth program guide: Growing Young Leaders: Lessons from the East New York Farms! Youth Internship Program by former ENYF project director Sarita Daftary-Steel.  With the support of the Food Dignity project, we have put together this guide to share broader youth development lessons as well as specific curricula,…

Do you need seeds, seedlings, and compost? Do you want to improve your gardening skills and make more connections to the food justice community? Check out our Spring Calendar for workshops, conferences, and events for March through May. DOWNLOAD OUR SPRING CALENDAR HERE