Straight from the horse’s mouth

Hear from some of our kids about their experiences here at ARK Farms

Anna, welder & skills trainer, Houston High school

“Since I first started coming, the farm has allowed me to figure out my goals and develop skills that can help me reach them. Abby takes a deep interest in every person that comes to the farm. She has really let me tailor my farm experience to my interests. Working at ARK Farms has created so many opportunities for me that I never would have found anywhere else.”

Kevin, Bee team leader, bartlett high school

“ARK Farms grants me the opportunity to learn freely. Here I can experiment. Here I can fail. Here, in the most organic and enjoyable way, I can grow.”

Katie, staff trainer, Arlington high school

“I found the farm right when I moved to the area and didn’t know anyone. We move around a lot so sometimes it’s hard to meet new people. The farm gave me the opportunity to meet new friends and became like a second family to me. It holds a special place in our heart.”

Amber, animal welfare coordinator, bartlett high school

“Ark Farms has been a great experience for me. It's really been a place where I have had the chance to get hands-on experience with animals in this day and age.”

“The internship I learned many new things and it was fun.”

“This internship means a lot to me learning how to work with people in my community”

“I’m grateful for the expansive learning opportunities and unparalleled teamwork-building environment provided by ARK Farms to the greater Memphis community.”

“ARK Farms helped me learn valuable skills such as welding, horsemanship, driving tractors, and many other things. At ARK Farms I’m an asset to the community.”

“Without ARK Farms I would have never gotten a job and I would have never have a better coping skill for my major depression.”

“This Internship changed me, and it was a good experience, and I really enjoyed it.”

“This helped me be able to talk to people. Also for me to be able to ask for help.”

“Without ARK Farms I wouldn’t have been able to meet all these wonderful people and learn these skills I had no idea about.”

“Why ARK Farms internship means so much to me because I got to learn something new from our staff including Mrs. Abby and Mrs. Deb. I love welding!”

“This means so much to me. I don’t know what I would do without it. I love ARK Farms and no SCABS.“

“What ARK Farms mean to me is a place where I can come and have fun. If it wasn’t for the farm I would have nowhere to go.”

“The farm has gotten me out of the house, given me more great friends, and has taught me many different skills.”

“If I was not at the farm I would not learn how to weld, ride a horse, chop wood, or drive a tractor. This place is where I can be myself and make friends.”

“This internship is so important to me. Not just me so many people. It helps with SHES and they support victims of human trafficking. This internship was the best time in my life.”

“This farm taught me a lot of things. My summer would be boring without this farm. I am more of a leader. I work with animals better and met great people.”

“This internship has helped me to grow as a person and discover skills I didn’t know I had. Without this farm I would not have some of the friends I have now. I am so grateful for this farm”