GROW Urban Farm

Adopt-a-Bed at GROW Urban Farm!

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We’re excited to officially launch Adopt-a-Bed at Flying HIGH Inc.’s GROW Urban Farm!

As part of the kickoff, we invite you to join us during National Agriculture Week on March 24th (time TBD) at the Access Health Foods Mahoning Valley Greenhouse on the Mahoning Valley Campus of Care. Stop by to see what’s already growing inside the greenhouse...the very plants that will soon be transplanted into raised beds at the farm this spring!

This is a great opportunity to:

  • Celebrate National Agriculture Week with us
  • Tour the greenhouse
  • See seedlings getting their start
  • Learn how your Adopt-a-Bed sponsorship supports fresh, local food access in our community

When you sponsor a raised bed for the year, you help us grow fresh produce for programs like our Mobile Markets, culinary training initiatives, and community partnerships across the Mahoning Valley.

Ready to sponsor a bed?

Download the Form or Donate Online

Growing Produce. Growing Lives.

GROW Urban Farm is a social enterprise of Flying HIGH Inc. that provides hands-on workforce development and job readiness training to individuals who face barriers to employment. Through meaningful agricultural work, participants gain real-world experience, develop transferable job skills, and rebuild confidence, empowering them to achieve long-term career success.

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GROW stands for Gaining Real Opportunities for Work, and that’s exactly what the program delivers. Participants work alongside experienced staff to learn essential skills such as teamwork, responsibility, time management, and communication, all while producing high-quality, locally grown food.

Through professionalism workshops and hands-on training in horticulture, greenhouse operations, organic land care, irrigation, business and marketing techniques, and basic carpentry, participants develop transferable skills that prepare them to gain and maintain employment in any industry. Participants may also earn training stipends while preparing for the workforce, and funds generated from the farm help support the ongoing operations of the program.

Program Highlights

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Feeding the Community

GROW contributes locally grown food to food pantries across the Mahoning Valley.

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Improving Food Access

GROW gives Mahoning County residents, especially those in food deserts, access to fresh, healthy, and affordable produce.

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Building Workforce Skills

Participants develop transferable work skills and professional habits that help eliminate barriers to employment.

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Community Education

GROW partners with OSU Extension for educational workshops on composting, soil health, pest management, and more!

What We Grow

Plants and Produce

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Coming soon to the Mobile Markets!

Partnerships

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GROW partners with OSU Extension for educational workshops on composting, soil health, pest management, and more! Stay tuned for upcoming workshops.

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GROW Urban Farm is grateful for the support of The Home Depot Foundation, whose $4,000 grant and Team Depot volunteers from Store #3886 in Austintown, Ohio, helped construct our new farm pavilion. This space serves as an outdoor classroom and community hub, hosting workshops, training sessions, and educational activities that empower individuals and strengthen our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

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GROW Urban Farm Volunteer Interest

We encourage volunteers to join us in planting, growing, and maintaining the farm. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just want to help your community grow, there’s always something to do at GROW! Fill out the form, and an employee will be in contact with you soon to coordinate volunteering opportunities.

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Upcoming Events at GROW Urban Farm

Join us at GROW for hands-on workshops, educational classes, and community events that celebrate local growing, sustainability, and fresh starts.

Annual Flower Market and Plant Sale

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Visit GROW Urban Farm for our Flower Market and Plant Sale!

April-June

Tuesday-Friday, select Saturdays

9am-1pm

Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, various flowers, and more!

Garden Workshop Series with OSU Extension

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2026 workshop topics and dates coming soon.

More Events Coming Soon... Stay Tuned!

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Testimonials

Flying HIGH provided me a safe environment that kept me busy and engaged and challenged me to develop in multiple areas of life. I took advantage of programs to become a productive member of society. I gained computer skills, gardening, and obtained certifications as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant and Peer Recovery Supporter. I was given fundamental knowledge to become more prepared for a job. All of this has prepared me for a better life.

- Daniel Butler

It’s therapy—getting your hands in the dirt.

- Michelle

Contact GROW Urban Farm

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re interested in volunteering, partnering, or scheduling a farm tour, our team is happy to connect.

Come see what’s growing at GROW Urban Farm! We welcome individuals, schools, and community groups for guided tours to learn more about our workforce training program, sustainable growing practices, and how we’re helping to cultivate second chances in the Mahoning Valley.

Contact us today to:

  • Schedule a farm tour

  • Ask about volunteer opportunities

  • Learn more about partnerships or produce availability

📍 Location: GROW Urban Farm, 100 Broadway Ave., Youngstown, OH 44505
📞 Phone: 330-797-3995 x 451
✉️ Email: jhandy@flyinghighinc.org