King Farm| Now Hiring!|Farm Archive

We are actually hiring, in case you are inquisitive about working in a dynamic surroundings with an extraordinary team and feature horticulture and coaching talents please observe!

Youth Coordinator / School Liaison Position

The Youth Farm is a unique partnership between the High School for Public Service and Green Guerillas. It is a one acre diversified production farm enticing the college community and surrounding neighborhood in farm-based totally experiential mastering and farm education. Farm merchandise are sold at a weekly farmers marketplace increasing network get entry to to sparkling affordable meals.

We are in search of applicants with experience in both education and farming to enroll in the Youth Farm personnel because the Youth Coordinator / School Liaison for this specific project. The aim of this role is to share horticulture and food justice know-how with Wingate instructors and the community thru farm-based totally training and workshops. The applicant need to be an enthusiastic self-starter with experience in curriculum development, lesson making plans, and motivating and provoking young adults. The perfect candidate ought to be equally comfortable taking initiative and operating collaboratively in a near-knit crew surroundings.

Gardening and horticulture expertise is a ought to for this role. You ought to have the abilities and knowledge to develop and lead on-farm instructions with students of every age. This Youth Coordinator/School Liaison will work with the college and teachers to assist contain agriculture and food justice problems into their curricula, hosting trainer-led instructions at the farm, and main farm workshops with students and community contributors throughout on-farm discipline trips and tours.

We are devoted to developing a administrative center that respects and values variety ? We strongly welcome candidates from all backgrounds as we're devoted to hiring personnel that replicate the cultural and ethnic diversity of our community.

Roles and responsibilities encompass:

• Maintain and cultivate partnerships with Wingate Campus Schools that support the goal of enhancing youth engagement and learning on the Farm
• Work with teacher of “Go Green” elective class to plan and co-facilitate on-farm lessons
• Facilitate on-farm teacher-led classes once a week with a class from Wingate Campus
• Work with teachers to develop and integrate agriculture and food justice themed curriculum into their classes
• Motivate youth to participate in farm programs such as farm club, summer youth program, special events, etc.
• Organize and run seasonal special events with teens, such as fall harvest festival, juicing and nutrition demonstrations and potluck meals
• Working with administration to evaluate how the school’s and farm’s objectives are being met

Qualifications:

• Farm/gardening experience required
• Teaching experience is a must. Candidates who poses a DOE-license, CTE certification in agriculture (or candidates pursuing this certification) may be given priority
• Training in popular and alternative education, group facilitation and collective decision making a plus
• Manage work hours and duties efficiently with experience supervising others
• Experience with non-profits, urban farming, food preparation, and/or nutrition a plus
• Computer and communication skills

This position runs from September 2^nd to December 9^th, with the hope of extension to complete the school year and summer programming. Applicants must be available on weekdays during the day, and occasional evenings and weekends. This position is a paid part-time position (20 hours / week), and also includes fresh harvested vegetables, flowers and herbs. The Youth Farm is interested in helping all staff develop their professional skills and to network within this exciting, dynamic field.

Please send a cowl letter and resume to Bee Ayer at Bee(at) bkfarmyards (dot) com. The letter should encompass details of your weekly availability, in addition to information about your relevant revel in, schooling and educational philosophy.

Rolling applications, with interviews starting on August 12^th, and the position starting on September 2^nd.

King Farm| seed seed seed, plant plant plant|Farm Archive

Saturday August 3rd

VOLUNTEER DAY!

Come out and help us sow seeds and transplant seedlings for our fall vegetation

10am-three:30pm

Its time to plant beets and radish and turnips and onions oh my.

Also be part of us for a fall themed workshop:

WORKSHOP: Planting Fall Gardens: NYC Season Extension, 2-3:30pm

In order to have a bountiful fall harvest of veggies, radish, turnips, and other delicious greens, planning and planting desires to start in August! Before you head out on excursion, come to this workshop in which we'll exercise growing a fall planting calendar and discuss methods to maintain your fall crops protected, cushty and effective.

atThe YOUTH FARM at the High School for Public Service

six hundred Kingston Ave, between Winthrop and Rutland

King Farm| Looking for Late Summer & Fall Farm Interns|Farm Archive

Want to learn about urban farming & get involved in the local food justice movement?

Join our team for the amazing bountiful season. Interns will be involved in harvest, preparing produce and flowers for sale, general farm work (including propagation, fall planting, compost etc.) and more. We are looking for someone who can commit to at least 10 hours a week, including Wednesdays. Applicants must be team players, punctual and have a passion for food justice.

Please send a letter of interest, and you availability to Bee (@) bkfarmyards (dot) com

King Farm| Volunteer & Newsletter 9|Farm Archive

THIS SATURDAY, 10-2 pm.

Join us in planting fall plants!

Check out Newsletter #9, proposing:

• Red Amaranth
• Radicchio
• Connecting homophobic language and food justice
• Cold Noodles with Cucumber sauce
• and more...

King Farm| Meet Two of Our Youth Leaders |Farm Archive

Rohanna Barry and Shakem Correnthi

Rohanna Barry is about to start her senior year, and Shakem Correnthi, his sophomore, at the High School for Public Service.  Both shared that learning how to actually cook has been a core part of the Summer Youth Leaders Program.

“Following the directions of a recipe and not over seasoning the food really make a difference in the kitchen,” says Shakem.  “And we are encouraged to experiment a little with our ingredients and avoid undercooking anything,” added Rohanna.  “We have learned several knife cutting techniques like Bear Claws so we never injure ourselves on the cutting board.

Overall safety is key in the kitchen and obviously you never want to start a fire!” urged both Rohanna and Shakem.

Rohanna has grown to really love kale and points out that it is high in iron.  Shakem loves the lemony taste of sorrel and says it’s also high in iron and fiber.  “Beans, squash, and corn contain essential proteins that our bodies need,” states Shakem.

When asked what the downside of cooking can be: “Sometimes it is really hard to wait for the food to be done,” states Rohanna. “I tend to work independently and find crowds confusing in the kitchen.” “I like knowing how my food has been prepared with no overcooking that can cause vegetables to lose their nutrients,” added Shakem, “but I hate cleaning the dishes afterwards!”

Both Rohanna and Shakem have enjoyed learning new recipes on the Youth Farm.  “Brother Khepera’s Curry Coconut Collard Greens recipe was a huge hit with us,” says Rohanna. “He even used fresh coconut.”  “And we saw him hammer it open!” added Shakem.

When asked how cooking on the farm compares to cooking at home, both Rohanna and Shakem feel that farm cooking is more nutritious and appreciate that all of the ingredients are organic and actually come from the farm or a health food store.  “We are eating healthy, but not losing flavor,” says Shakem, “and it’s less work to make farm food than homemade dishes.”  “I’ve learned how to manipulate food with acids, not just fire,” says Rohanna, “and we focus more on vegetables here on the farm.”

“I want to help my family fight Diabetes and I plan to bring my new conscientiousness home.”

“I have loved interacting with people at the market and listening to their difference of opinions about what’s for sale that day,” states Rohanna, who plans to study Interior Design in the future.  “I am a quiet person at times, but I am a very good listener.”

Shakem aspires to become a Pediatrician and also loves experiencing Wednesdays at the market.

“I hope to improve my people skills and teach others about good nutrition.”

King Farm| Green Guerillas Film Festival|Farm Archive

Thursday, August twenty second. 4pm-9pm

@ The Museum of the Moving Image, Queens

Join us as we enjoy award-winning documentary movies that celebrate the soil we cultivate, the air we breathe, the food we consume ? And the people who fight for Mother Earth.

Film screenings will run from 6-9, culminating with a Skype Q&A session with Symphony of the Soil director/producer Deborah Koons Garcia.

Doors open at 4pm. Come early for the GG Eco-Fest from 4-6, featuring presentations from leaders and innovators in the NYC urban agriculture and nonprofit worlds, as well as free snacks and refreshments!

Clickhere for the film lineup and to purchase tickets, and visit us onFacebook for film trailers and interviews with the filmmakers.

Seating is limited, please purchase tickets in  advance.

King Farm| Meet more Youth Farmers!|Farm Archive

MEET KADIATA & AMIRAH!

Although our 2013 summer Youth Farm has officially come to an end, there are several more youth leaders we haven’t had a chance to introduce you to yetAmirah Davis and Kadiata Kaba are two of our youngest program participants who happen to be best friends and are about to start their sophomore year at the High School for Public Service.

“I am really going to Miss Dhira’s daily cooking demonstrations.  My cooking skills have improved a lot since working on the farm this summer,” shares Kadiata.

“I never fully appreciated what I’ve been putting into my body until this summer; I have learned a lot in our nutrition classes,” adds Amirah.

“Our youth advisors and teachers this summer have shown a lot of patience with all of us.  We definitely have a lot to learn as teenagers, but I was impressed by how open to criticism our teachers were.  They wanted to know what they might be doing wrong and could possibly do better in the future,” says Amirah as Kadiata nods in agreement.

“Working on the farm this summer has inspired me to have a garden in my 1^st home if at all possible.  I would like to grow mostly flowers and fruit.  And I would definitely like to come back to the farm next year.  My skills should be higher and I would enjoy passing them onto others.  I have loved working the market and getting the chance to track money and spending with the customers,” shares Kadiata.

“I plan to be in a leadership role next summer if I am invited back. I want to share my knowledge with others and help them to succeed here, too.  I had applied for the Summer Youth Lottery, but I didn’t get chosen.  I would have been able to work with various companies in the city.  I can honestly say that I am glad I ended up working on the farm because I was physically active all summer and I learned a lot of great information and skills,” Amirah states with conviction.

Both Kadiata and Amirah can’t say that they love composting but they recognize how important it is for the environment.  “It’s just a smart way to create healthy soil,” says Kadiata.  “I agree,” shares Amirah, “Compost has more moisture than regular soil and is so healthy for the plants.  But I could do without the bugs sometimes!  I probably hate trellising tomatoes even more than composting because we’re always playing catch up with the plant, but maybe my experience will be different next summer.”  “We’re here to do a job and you just learn to deal with some uncomfortable feelings on the farm,” adds Kadiata.

Amirah has enjoyed working with the hand fork because she likes to weed shallow plants.  And Kadiata actually loves irrigation – especially with a wand.  “I really like the rhythm of going back and forth when I’m watering a bed of plants.  The sprinkler can be too broad, but the wand is just right.”

Amirah plans to attend Howard University in the future and wants to possibly become a gynecologist.  “I really care about women,” she states. “I love kids,” adds Kadiata, who is seriously considering becoming a pediatrician. “It would be great to teach kids how to recognize plants. First you smell them and if edible, taste them.”

“ Oh I’m really going to miss being on the farm, but hopefully we’ll be back!” exclaims Amirah who gives Kadiata a hug as they are walking back to the group.