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Summer mornings start peacefully at 21 Roots Farm. When the youth farmers arrive, it\u2019s possible to hear their footsteps as they crunch their way up the gravel road. The broiler chickens are quietly cackling to themselves, and a gentle breeze rustles through the tops of the trees. It\u2019s already warm, and the farmers gather under a maple tree. Each one gets a mini clipboard, a pen and a laminated checklist of the day\u2019s activities, which start with a welcoming exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s your favorite artist?\u201d Farmer Jenny asks the group. \u201cI\u2019ll go last, you start us off.\u201d She points to Farmer Heather, who has pulled her whole body into her plastic chair and wrapped her arms around her knees. She shakes her head and hides under her mini clipboard. (Note: Youth names have been changed to protect their identity.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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