Last year I was fundraising to help in the community effort to fight against the proposed City Park Master Plan that would have razed the site of Grow Dat to put in a road. Gloriously, that battle was won, and the farm gets to, so rightfully, stay put. It is now literally on the map that's given out at City Park community meetings! I was very encouraged by the last one I attended - and I know that securing the new Cooperative Endeavor Agreement is only the start. Among other things, the genius squad at the farm has developed a strategic plan. We need to help fund them to implement it! They're aiming for $20k total this year. I think we can get them at least 1/20th of that, don't you?

Grow Dat Youth Farm is an education-centered nonprofit that cultivates the leadership potential of New Orleans area young adults, ages 15-24, through five different leadership programs. Our organization's mission is to nurture a diverse group of young leaders through the meaningful work of growing food. Through our educational initiatives, sustainable farming practices, and inclusive organizational culture, we contribute to a more equitable New Orleans.