ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Can boot campers be jolly & green? Thanks to the vision and commitment of the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Cook County's Sheriff's Department, the answer is an emphatic "yes!" This unique agricultural program gives its participants the opportunity to build healthy and productive lives. It's a win-win program for everyone involved, including inmates who have gained valuable life and job skills that will propel them to a brighter and healthier future in the sustainability arena. Go inside this innovative boot camp to learn more about a special vegetable farm that’s changing people's lives and helping the surrounding communities.
DIG DEEPER
• Learn more about degree programs and internships offered through the Chicago Botanic Garden.
• For all city's nationwide, find a community garden in your neighborhood or start a new one!
• Looking for a career in the sustainable food business? Visit the Sustainable Food Jobs blog for a national directory of jobs and other resources.
• Looking for a neighborhood farmer’s market, a u-pick farm or a neighborhood market that sells fresh & local produce? Visit Local Harvest for guides, resources and gardening tips.
• Use the National Gardening Association website to explore the wonderful world of gardening.
• Slow Food USA is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world. It provides useful information & resources about the benefits of eating fresh, local foods...information that may help turn anyone into a jolly green gardener!