Youth Farm

The Youth Farm was created to give teenagers at Youth Homes meaningful work opportunities through a creative partnership between Youth Homes and Garden City Harvest.

The farm works with older adolescents who are aging out of foster care and have not been able to forge a stable family placement. The farm provides a safe and challenging summer employment program for youth, helping them develop social skills, encourage positive behavior, and take personal responsibility. The youth learn and hone the physical, social, and entrepreneurial skills required to operate a small farm business. They are charged with increasing levels of responsibility throughout the season, including managing irrigation tasks, leading groups of day-program volunteers from the other group homes, and interacting with shareholders and customers.

If you would like to learn more about the farm, take a tour, or find out how to purchase a CSA for the current season, please contact Chris Carey at (406) 541-1649 or ccarey@youthhomesmt.org.