Urban Farming SAE
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Carlos Garcia, an 11th grader from Clark Central FFA, shares his journey in the Young Urban Farmers Program. He highlights the significance of planting techniques for root growth and his role in recruiting peers for the garden. Carlos discusses skills gained in produce handling, cooking, marketing, and entrepreneurship, while also addressing the physical challenges of farming. He values FFA's leadership opportunities and aspires to study animal science or agriculture in college.
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