I have had a great experience getting to work with Land to Learn, OurCore, and the Downing Park Urban Farm. Doing this work has given me a better work ethic, and has helped me to be more responsible. I loved getting to see the fruits of my labor and it is the most rewarding job I have ever worked. I love the challenge of farm work and the satisfaction I get when it’s time to harvest. I’ve had the opportunity to learn a lot of farming skills that I didn’t know about. My favorite skill that I have learned is the Florida Weave. This one is my favorite partly because tomatoes are my favorite plant to grow, but also because it’s so useful and was very easy to learn. It has been amazing to be able to work with so many great people and I’m glad that I get to work with people that enjoy doing the same kind of work that I do. I didn’t realize how important farming was to society, and I’m glad that I got into this line of work and that I can contribute to that process.

August Grice has been working with LtL and OurCore since 2019. He has worked with us at our school gardens, Boys and Girls Glub summer camp, our virtual summer learning program, and has been employed by Downing Park Urban Farm. He loves gardening and farming and likes tomatoes.