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Growing Places Indy is relaunching its summer youth program

Young Grow Getters is a great opportunity for students to learn about agriculture and sustainable farming.

INDIANAPOLIS — An urban farming program, called Young Grow Getters, will be taking place this summer for young adults age 16 to 18. 

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It will teach students about sustainable farming, culinary arts, food production and technology. 

Young Grow Getters is a paid, six-week program that allows high school students to gain hands-on farming experience and engage with the local food system. 

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They will learn about crop planning, organic growing practices and food safety.

Students will also receive a raised bed garden to tend and will then be able to take home produce each week. 

Applications are now open through April 30.  

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