Anthony Bonds
"My gardening career began here, and it was coming back full circle because I'm actually into it. I began in 2014, as an after-school activity. [Then] I was looking for money and something to do with myself [and found] this opportunity with Green Teens."
—Anthony Bonds
Jabari Ermon
“I didn't have much experience with farming. I've grown a little bit of plants on the side, but nothing too major. The thing that really made me fall in love with it is coming into adulthood and realizing how hard it is to secure food that's healthy on a consistent basis. It’s just giving me so many ideas for what I want my life to look like - sustainable practices and not going to McDonald's every day.“
—Jabari Ermon
Camryn Miguest
“I would spend summers in elementary school at grandparent’s house, and my sister would make us garden with her. And then in high school, she got chickens and we took care of them. She donated six of her chickens to this farm. I've always wanted my own farm or just a big space that I can garden because of her. I'm happy that in my adulthood I was reintroduced to green spaces through the help of Comer Crops. The program helped me recall my passion for growing. Everything I learn on the farm I use to make my home garden come to life”
Kelly Jones
“I fortunately had a grandmother who loved gardening, and she had this giant pear tree in her backyard. I would sit with her and weed the flowers with her until I go, all right, I'm bored. And then I'd run inside. My grandmother ignited my love for the environment and plant learning which is why I'm a farmer and planning on having my own farm one day."
—Kelly Jones
Photos by Cory Dewald, 2024.
