GrowNYC - 🌱 Cultivating the next generation of leaders

We hope you’re enjoying the summer as much as we are! Read on to learn more about GrowNYC’s summer interns and other fun updates.

 Meet GrowNYC's Workforce Development Interns

Igniting the spark of learning in the next generation is key to fostering a resilent climate future. GrowNYC’s 2024 Summer Workforce Development Interns, start their career journey with us in July!

What is it? This is a paid summer internship opportunity for young people ages 16-19 that helps them to gain skills in food and agriculture and prepare for green careers in NYC.

Through this program GrowNYC aims to:

• Build a future environmental workforce comprised of diverse participants from across NYC’s boroughs.

• Provide hands-on participation in NYC’s local food system and rich learning opportunities on topics such as food justice, environmental advocacy, and climate change.

• Foster collaboration between environmental organizations working to make NYC a more sustainable city.

• Support participants in developing skills in communication, teamwork, public speaking, and more!

What’s next: Throughout the next summer the interns engaged in hand-on workshops and cycle through various GrowNYC program sites including Greenmarket, Farmstand, Teaching Garden, and so much more! Stay tuned for future profiles and updates on these impressive young leaders.

 Summer produce and loyalty rewards

GrowNYC’s network of Greenmarket and Farmstand sites are all open and buzzing with shoppers and a beautiful array of summer produce!

• This is your friendly reminder it’s tomato season.  You can also expect to see a stunning selection of August delights such as melon, donut peaches, fairytale eggplant, okra, peppers, herbs, and so much more!

• What's new: We launched a Summer Shopper loyalty program to reward our loyal customers for shopping and supporting farmers through the summer months—between vacations, rainy days, and heat waves! Customers who check in 5x receive a GrowNYC branded foldable nylon tote bag, 10x a GrowNYC branded whisk, and entry into a raffle for a GrowNYC umbrella!

What’s next: Visit your nearest GrowNYC Greenmarket or Farmstand and get started TODAY!