Kids Earn Cash While Growing Food | Indianapolis News

In Indianapolis, a summer camp called Mother Loves Garden is paying kids as young as eight to learn how to grow food — from planting tomatoes to composting and even decoding bee language. Started nearly a decade ago by Tysha Ahmad, who left her insurance career to follow her farming roots, the program now thrives in a food desert neighborhood, teaching kids where food comes from while giving them cash rewards — up to $125 weekly — to save or spend. Many campers, including a 19-year-old former camper now mentoring new ones, say the experience shaped their futures, instilling practical skills and a sense of purpose. Ahmad’s vision? To empower youth with the knowledge to lead in food security, one seed at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2208a39554da7df3