There are plans for three initial programs. The first is to identify and assist entrepreneurial youth in gaining the skills needed to start and run their own business by teaching them to grow, market and sell produce. Everything is provided including equipment, property, knowledge and encouragement. The second is to start a 4-H club focused on growing produce and raising livestock suitable to urban spaces. Interested children ages 6 and up are encouraged to join. The third is to create a community canning kitchen and education center. With this kitchen, individuals won’t have to invest in equipment and it will ensure they know how to preserve their food safely and effectively. With the short Ohio growing season and small kitchens in older homes, this is a much needed resource. This space will also act as a home base to teach other “home economics” skills that have been lost and provide resources for community, school and home gardens. Examples include growing your first garden, how to cook with seasonal vegetables and making homemade baby food.
