Students move through workshops, discussions, and hands-on activities led by TFFJ staff, partners, and youth leaders. They explore hydroponics, nutrition, advocacy, and community action. They present their own projects, learn from peers across other schools, and take part in activities that connect science, culture, and leadership.
Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ) invites all students from campuses with TFFJ farms to create a design for the official T-shirt for this year’s Student Leadership Conference (SLC). Your design could appear on the official T-shirt, event signage, and other conference swag at one of TFFJ’s biggest events of the year.
On May 30, 2025, more than 100 students from 14 schools across New York City gathered at Teach for America for Teens for Food Justice’s annual Student Leadership Conference (SLC). This year’s theme—From Seeds to Solutions—celebrated the full journey of student impact, from growing food in school-based hydroponic farms to advocating for a more just and nourishing future.
We’re so excited to announce the winners of our first-ever T-Shirt Design Competition for the 2025 Student Leadership Conference! Students across the network submitted powerful,
