Eric

Get to know Eric! He shares how he became a Cul2vator, what he loves about his favorite farm, and so much more!

Please introduce yourself

My name is Eric. I work at Cul2vate.

How did you come to Cul2vate?

I came to Cul2vate through Men of Valor, and I was locked up for two years, and Men of Valor got me this job.

What is your favorite farm to work and why?

My favorite farm is Ellington. It’s well manicured. I like working with Pan, and I’m close to the office.

What has been exciting about learning how to tend crops? What has been discouraging?

There’s not been anything discouraging, but I enjoy growing stuff. I feel a sense of pride whenever I can see something that I did grow.

What are you beginning to learn about yourself as a result of this program?

I feel like I’ve grown closer to God working here and with the environment that I work around.

Think ahead 2-3 years. If everything goes exactly as you hope it will, how will your life be different than it is today? How has being a part of Cul2vate helped you to create that different life?

Two to three years from now, I hope to be working in a union somewhere, have my license and a car, and out of Men of Valor. Cul2vate’s been helping me with money, obviously, and they’ve also been sending me to classes, so I’m getting to learn a lot of things about computer skills and how to get involved in the union.

Final Thoughts

Cul2vate’s a really awesome place, and they help a lot of people out. People like myself, and they’re unjudgmental, and I love being here.