Among the budding farmers Taylor has inspired is a young man of 7-years-old named Jericho whose family bought nine chickens.

“He has learned how to take care of these chickens (who he has named Betty White, the three Kardashians, Jessie’s girl, Marge, Lisa, Maggie and his favorite chicken’s name is Ruby) by feeding them, making sure they have water and cleaning out the coop,” said Eileen.

“He enjoys playing with all of them and he brings in the eggs and helps sell them to all the Indian Education program families,” she said. “He is learning about food and how his chickens lay fresh eggs to feed all the families.”

Then there are Alexa and Shaina, two teenage girls who this summer milked the goats.

“They had never had the opportunity to care for livestock since they live in an urban setting,” said Eileen. “They came with us to buy supplies, feed and hay, and really got attached to the goats.

“Their trips to the goat pasture was filled with laughter, teasing as well as learning about the goats. They planted two garden boxes at their home and enjoyed going out daily to water, week and check on the garden – eating fresh tomatoes was their favorite thing!”

Last summer, the Nebo School District’s Future Farmers of America partnered with the Title IV Camp Eagle Summer School to teach students about animals and gardens.

“Taylor was able to teach students for one whole week during summer school about gardens, goat and chicken care and how to start a small business,” said Eileen. “We are learning about self-sufficiency through raising our own food and incorporating indigenous foods to keep healthy.”