Working with youth

Explore resources to help youth development professionals build supportive relationships and create welcoming program environments.

Individual lessons and curricula on a variety of topics, such as gardening and agriculture, social and emotional skills, healthy living, college readiness, and STEM.

Learn more how young people can have meaningful opportunities to plan, run and evaluate program activities.

Prepare the youth in your program to discover their interests, gain confidence and take the next step in their education journey through our resources and program offerings.

Discover research-based methods for ensuring youth program quality, giving youth the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Young people face unique concerns including school violence, farm stress and mental health. Program staff can help youth cope with these challenges.