CORE VALUES:

Inclusion, Education, Environmental Stewardship, Diversity, Empowerment and Community

VISION:

We envision a just and sustainable food system in which all communities have access to fresh, organic produce and young people with diverse abilities lead the way in creating healthy and equitable communities.

MISSION:

Sowing Seeds of Change empowers transition-age youth with disabilities and foster youth to cultivate a thriving future through vocational training in sustainable agriculture, leadership development, and community engagement.

Key Achievements

Sowing Seeds of Change empowers youth and community members through hands-on programs in urban agriculture, cooking, pre-vocational training, horticultural therapy, and a summer camp for children. The program fosters workforce readiness, healthier eating habits, and environmental stewardship, while also offering free farmers markets and food fairs that increase food access, reduce waste, and build community connections. Together, these initiatives create meaningful opportunities for personal growth, job training, and a more sustainable, equitable food system.

Our Impact

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Pathways to Getting Involved

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Name: Sowing Seeds of Change
Address: US

Internship Pathways

Through this vocational program, participants are provided with training in the concepts and practices of organic gardening and small-scale farming using regenerative techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to select one of the three fields of study, Nursery Operations, Urban Agriculture or Culinary Program, where they will enter the next level of learning and expertise in their field of study. In addition to the hands-on experience, the Sustainable Agriculture program will also provide job readiness workshops and entrepreneurial training to prepare graduates for a competitive market.