The mentor kids are a group of older, returning farmers who take on more responsibility during the summer. They co-lead crews (chores) with big kids and have individual projects to complete. They are called mentor kids (MKs) because they're paired with a big kid who serves as their mentor, someone who they can meet with for guidance and feedback. The MK program is led by two big kids, Jake and Rachel, and these ten people have Group together once a week.

Part of the MK program involves arriving at the farm a few days early for orientation and preparation. These photos are from the Saturday before the farmers arrived, when the MKs traditionally prepare dinner for the staff.

That's Sam Kapner on the right, then Amy, Kligs and Jordan. That's big kid Louise on the left.

Left to right, Jordan, Kligs and Amy.

Fiona, Dana and Nicholas (just barely).

Matt Long and Fiona.

Sam Kapner, Matt Long, Fiona, Dana, Nicholas, Jordan, Kligs and Amy.

Amy and Fiona.