Young people from diverse backgrounds do the meaningful work of growing and enjoying nutritious food. This article first appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of Northern Gardener magazine. Visit our shop to order this or other available back issues. STORY MARK-PETER LUNDQUIST PHOTOS URBAN VENTURES Fourteen years ago, the Urban Ventures Farm began an experiment…

We’re shining a spotlight on this organization because they’re our valuable partner in delivering educational resources to northern gardeners of all ages and skill levels. This initiative is funded in part by a three-year Community Food Projects Grant. Urban Ventures is a faith-based organization that focuses on creating a diverse group of leaders through meaningful…

This article by Maria Brosofske originally appeared in the September/October issue of Northern Gardener. SLP Seeds founder Julie Rappaport began planting the seeds for educational urban farming and community food equity in St. Louis Park more than seven years ago. As part of its mission, SLP Seeds manages eight community gardening sites including gardens at…