St. Pete Youth Farm Team!
Carla Bristol
Director
Meriem Ziad
Program Assistant
Our Youth Ambassadors!
Meet the brilliant young people who make St. Pete Youth Farm a welcoming place.
Landon
Lakewood
Summer '23
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because of the many opportunities you can find here, and the new things I learn for my mental and physical health.
My favorite park about working here is meeting new people and all the connections I’m able to make.
Ja'Nylah
Northeast
Summer '26
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because I love nature. I also really care about the environment and our future foods/veggies.
My favorite part about working here is getting to try new things, farming, and learning new things; learning about the environment and how our foods are really produced. I also get to try veggies and fruits I’ve never tried before.
Unique
Gibbs
Summer '26
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because I love to learn and try new things, and I also love to learn about nature and how growing food actually works.
My favorite part about working here is the activities we do, especially learning how to farm.
Zamarian
Gibbs
Summer '23
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because I want to develop job keeping skills that would benefit my future so I can have a nice journey thriving in my career.
My favorite part about working here is learning how to cook/bake because one day in the future I might open up my own bakery and/or restaurant.
Corde'
Lakewood
Summer '24
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because it’s a way to assist the community from our compost initiative to community mental health programming.
My favorite part about working here is the youth programming, like our yoga, mental health mondays, self defense classes, and how to properly clean your room.
Tamia
Gibbs
Spring '26
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because I want to be more involved in the community by teaching others how to grow their own food at home and helping others get involved.
My favorite part about working here is watching the food that I helped grow, like the collard greens and kale, and then giving them away to the community.
Kiarah
Lakewood
Summer '25
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because it’s close to home, and it involves helping the community.
My favorite part about working here is feeling like I’m making a difference in the community and connecting with other residents.
Malik
St. Pete Collegiate
Summer '25
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because I get to learn how to grow food and get taught skills that I can use in the real world.
My favorite part about working here is learning how to grow food and that it’s a good environment.
Mariah
St. Pete Collegiate
Summer '26
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because I love the vibrance and beauty of the farm. Being a part of this program knowing I’m helping make an impact is exactly why I come everyday.
My favorite part about working here is getting to cook meals and bake, as well as learning new gardening tips.
Kahlil
Gibbs
Summer '26
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because I want to work here; I’m getting job experience and improving my productive abilities.
My favorite part about working here is the hands-on work I get to do, while also being productive for a long period of time.
Jensen
Gibbs
Spring '26
I work at the St. Pete Youth Farm for job experience and for my love of plants.
My favorite part about working here is knowing how to handle farming, care for plants, and also how to be responsible with a job and caring for myself.
Makhai
Lakewood
Spring '26
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because I get to meet so many people and that allows me to build more connections for my future.
My favorite part about working here is the farm itself. We get to do so many things and have so many opportunities, it’s an amazing place to be at.
Caleeb
Lakewood
Spring '26
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because I needed job experience, wanted to be more productive with my time, and meet new people.
My favorite part about working here is learning how to work as a team and being able to help out St. Pete.
RJ
FL Connections
Spring '26
I work at St. Pete Youth Farm because I want to grow in multiple ways and to learn how to be part of a team.
My favorite parts about working here are the people, the environment, and how kind everyone is to each other.