The Wyckoff House Museum in Brooklyn runs a summer garden apprentice program that equips local teens with practical skills in urban farming. Participants gain hands-on experience and learn about food systems alongside professional urban farmers. The initiative not only offers training but also serves as a platform for students to forge career pathways. Graduates, like Fae Pegus, reflect on how the program helps them understand the significance of sustainable agriculture and community food contributions. Weekly farm stands further enhance community interaction and the program's impact.
"I've always been interested in insects. I love being out here with the insects and being able to interact with their plant-to-animal relationships," said Fae Pegus, a seasonal farm coordinator and graduate of the program.
"I learned how incredible it really can be to see the fruits, the literal fruits of your labor come to fruition, and being able to pick that and eat that, and share that, and break bread with your community," Pegus said.
"We use the farm as a case study for them to understand food systems, what it means to be in agriculture, and what it means to be a more positive contributor to your local food community," Foy said.
The Wyckoff House Museum's summer garden apprentice program is giving students their first taste of employment and community impact.
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