FortWhyte Alive | "I am looking forward to seeing the market opened every Tuesday and working my business skills."

Hello, my name is Ayoub Saleh and this is my 2nd year working at the farm!

Ayoub sits at a picnic bench underneath a tree

"The role changed this year to working more independently and now working on the market."

I am back to the farm mostly so I can work on my communication skills. I am looking forward to seeing the market opened every Tuesday and working my business skills.

The impact the Farm has on me is understanding how hard to weed when is on hot days. This year is different because we do not have as many staff because of the virus. However, I hope everything back to normal soon. The role changed this year to working more independently and now working on the market, now I can use cash register more easily.

A story of hope amid the climate crisis

At FortWhyte Farms we grow youth, food, and community. Youth like Kara, a 16-year-old Fort Richmond Collegiate student who has volunteered and worked on the Farm, experience pride and meaning in their work as community members come to buy fresh vegetables.

December 9, 2019

“Knowing people are looking up to me helps push me further.”

At FortWhyte Farms we grow youth, food, and community. Youth like Jaden, an 18-year-old Kelvin High School graduate who spent his third summer at the farm. He's worked his way up to a mentor position and values the welcoming and diverse environment.

July 31, 2018

Growing Youth, Food and Community

We’re thrilled to share a snapshot of the goings-on at FortWhyte Farms so far this summer. In case you didn't already know, FortWhyte Farms is a pretty magical place — a working, educational farm and a social enterprise growing youth, food and community