At Solutions Farms, we do more than grow delicious and organic produce … WE GROW PEOPLE! Every Solutions resident is required to complete 380 hours of Employee Related Training. Solutions Farms serves as a training ground for the parents in our program, teaching them the basics of farming – from planting to cultivating and harvesting the fresh produce that is grown on the farm. The training prepares participants – most of whom who have little or no work history – for a real job through supervised work experience. Participants gain soft skills (working in a team, taking direction on the job, workplace etiquette, working with customers, tracking production and fulfilling orders) as well as a strong foundation in sustainable farming practices. Revenue from the sale of fresh organic produce is reinvested in helping sustain Solutions Academy.
