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GROW DAT Youth Farm Proposal developing young leaders through urban farming Grow Dat Youth Farm_Proposal The Grow Dat Youth Farm proposal has grown out of the strong partnership developed between the Tulane City Center and the New Orleans Food and Farm Network. The Social Entrepreneurship Initia- tive at Tulane University is supporting ongoing proposal development and the Tulane City Center is leading site planning and design development. Vision: We envision a vibrant New Orleans where youth and adults transform their communities, their environment and themselves by engaging in the meaningful work of growing healthy food. Mission: The Grow Dat Youth Farm’s mission is to nurture a diverse group of young leaders through the meaningful work of growing food. On our farm we work collaboratively to produce healthy food for local residents and to inspire youth and adults to create personal, social and environmental change in their own communities. Grow Dat is a place where people from different backgrounds and disciplines come together in research and practice to sup- port public health, local economies and a sustainable food system in South Louisiana. Who: Building upon the existing K-8th grade food education programs in New Orleans, most notably the Edible Schoolyard, Grow Dat Youth Farm will create job opportunities for high school students in the field of urban agri- culture. The farm will provide a space for students to apply the interests and skills they have developed in previ- ous cooking and gardening classes outside of the classroom. It will also create a healthy and supportive work environment for high school-aged youth from New Orleans who face limited job opportunities. With a focus on developing a sense of responsibility, community, environmental stewardship and service among participants, the farm will enhance leadership and teamwork abilities through the collaborative work of growing food. O