Programs Overview

EDUCATION

United People strives to give people the knowledge and tools to take control of their own bodies and lives. Our education programs do this by teaching community members to grow, cook, and understand their food--and where it comes from. We’ll bring you out to our gardens, share and practice simple recipes with you, discuss nutrition, and introduce you to the people who grow and raise what you eat.

We have multiple programs for adults and youth:

Day Camps: Educate rural and urban youth about the health and social benefits of consuming, producing, preparing, and cooking family farm-raised meat and produce, while teaching them to cooperate with diverse groups to achieve common goals.

Overnight Farm Camps: Kids take an overnight field trip to rural Missouri and spend a night and a day on a farm. They will meet farmers and animals, engage in fun activities, and sleep under the stars.

Healthy Food Advocates: Our program for adults and children focuses on not just spreading knowledge, but raising community leaders. After attending weekly cooking demonstrations, as well as nutrition and gardening classes, you will be given your own materials to go on and lead a course in your own community.

Taking Healthy Food to Community Health Events: Giving Free healthy fruits and vegetables to Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers.

FOOD ACCESS

Community Gardens: We have two gardens with space for you and your family to grow (and even sell) your own produce. As an urban gardener you'll get exercise, improve your diet, and connect with a loving community--all of which are scientifically proven to drastically increase your happiness and health. Not to mention the thousands of dollars you'll save in food costs and potential medical bills. We provide the land, the tools, the community, and the training. Just get in touch and we'll set you up.

COMMUNITY BUILDING