Education
North Chicago Green Youth Farm
2012 North Chicago/Waukegan GYF Participants
ANGELICA Age: 16 School: North Chicago High School Favorite veggie: broccoli Memorable quote: "I like learning about farming techniques and horticulture." |
Age: 18 School: St. Martin de Porres High School Favorite veggie: peppers Memorable quote: "I like challenging myself with new tasks because I am able to learn what I can do." |
Age: 17 School: Waukegan High School Favorite veggies: carrots and tomatoes |
Age: 18 School: North Chicago High School/Lakeland College Favorite veggie: corn Memorable quote: "The Green Youth Farm has helped me meet new people." |
DASHAWN Age: 16 School: Brookside High School Favorite veggie: corn Memorable quote: "The Green Youth Farm is a fun program, and also a great learning experience." |
DAQUAN Age: 18 School: Waukegan High School Favorite veggie: carrots Memorable quote: "I like learning about different crops." |
Age: 17 School: Waukegan High School/Marion University Favorite veggie: greens Memorable quote: "The Green Youth Farm has helped me to be a better person." |
Age: 16 School: Waukegan High School Favorite veggie: collard greens Memorable quote: "I learned to bargain at a farmer's market." |
Age: 15 School: Red Oak Academy Favorite veggie: carrots Memorable quote: "The Green Youth Farm has provided me with an experience of a lifetime." |
Age: 17 School: Waukegan High School Favorite veggie: carrots Memorable quote: "While farming I like to interact and get to know my peers." |
Age: 17 School: Waukegan High School Favorite veggie: cucumber Memorable quote: "I am just happy to be here." |
Age: 15 School: Waukegan High School Favorite Veggie: chive Memorable quote: "I learn new things at the farm everyday." |
Age: 15 School: North Chicago High School Favorite veggie: carrots Memorable quote: "The Green Youth Farm has taught me to be more responsible with my health." |
Age: 18 School: Waukegan High School Favorite veggie: carrots and tomatoes I like the Green Youth Farm because I have met new people and am able to know about each fruit and veggie. It is also a great new experience." |
Age: 16 School: Brookside High School Favorite veggie: bell pepper Memorable quote: "I am a very motivated and hard-working person." |
Age: 15 School: Zion Benton Township High School Favorite veggie: swiss chard Memorable quote: "The Green Youth Farm has taught me the benefits of eating healthy." |
Age: 17 School: Waukegan High School Favorite veggie: mushrooms Memorable quote: "My favorite task at the farm is harvesting potatoes because it is like digging for gold." |
Age: 15 School: Waukegan High School Favorite veggie: tomatoes Memorable quote: "While working at the Green Youth Farm, I made new friendships." |
Age: 17 School: Waukegan High School Favorite veggie: onions Memorable quote: "There is nothing more satisfying than pulling out the whole root of a weed." |
Age: 17 School: St. Martin de Porres High School Favorite veggie: green beans Memorable quote: "I enjoy meeting new people and building new friendships." |
Age: 15 School: Waukegan High School Favorite veggie: lettuce Memorable quote: "I like Green Youth Farm because I learn more about horticulture." |
Age: 16 School: North Chicago High School Favorite veggie: broccoli Memorable quote: "The Green Youth Farm is a good place to learn about growing vegetables and getting in touch with your inner farmer!" |
Age: 15 School: St. Martin de Porres Favorite veggie: cucumber Memorable quote: "The Green Youth Farm is like a big family that comes together to do work and have fun at the same time." |
Age: 15 School: Waukegan High Favorite vegetable-tomatoes Favorite veggie: tomatoes Memorable quote: "I like the Green Youth Farm because they teach me about food and encourage me to exercise." |
Age: 15 School: Waukegan High School Favorite veggie: cucumbers Memorable quote: "The Green Youth Farm is an amazing first job with great coworkers and awesome supervisors." |
Age: 18 School: Waukegan High School Favorite veggie: carrots Memorable quote: "I like doing a variety of things on the farm everyday." |
2012 North Chicago/Waukegan Farm Staff and volunteers
 Heidi Joynt, coordinator, is in her fourth season at Green Youth Farm. Joynt works to educate youth about food systems, sustainable agriculture, and food justice issues. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies in 2005. Prior to working for the Chicago Botanic Garden, she spent the last two years working with homeless and at-risk youth teaching organic vegetable farming at Seattle Youth Garden Works. |
Andrea Kapustka, intern, will be going into her junior year at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in the fall. She will be studying at the School of Natural Resources and the Environment. She enjoys running, playing tennis, cycling, gardening, and being outdoors. |
Debra Warren, intern, graduated from Central Michigan University in 2012 with a bachelor of science degree in dietetics. Originally from Michigan, she will be completing her dietetic internship in the fall through Michigan State University. She loves to dance, cook, and spend time at the beach. |
Chad Hagedorn, grower, is in his first season as grower at the North Chicago Green Youth Farm. Hagedorn hails from Denver, Colorado. There, he acted in various urban farming organizations including starting a one-acre farm at an elementary school. He enjoys watching and playing basketball, being outdoors, and spending time with his girlfriend, Wendy and newborn son, Solomon. |
Jesus Cuezzi, growing/marketing apprentice, is in his fourth season at Green Youth Farm. Cuezzi has served as a crew member, crew leader, and most recently as an apprentice. He is a 2010 graduate from Waukegan High School, and is currently attending classes at the College of Lake County. |