For Carlos Valdenea, working on a farm is nothing new for the Fremont native.
"I can teach some of my peers like Danny here some stuff I know. Like ways to do stuff in a simpler way," said Carlos Valdenea.
But, for Mississippi native Danny Burks, he is not as comfortable in the chicken coop.
"You can't be all fidgety with them, because every little thing they do will scare you," said Danny Burks.
Danny would much rather be in the greenhouse. But, despite their likes and dislikes, both teens are required to work while they attend the Omaha Home for Boys.
"I thought like I don't want to be here type of thing," said Burks.
The boys say their mindset quickly changed when they learned they could earn some cash while getting back on the right track.
"If I get an application from one of the guys I will call them up, I will set up and interview and then they will come down," said Scott Yahnke.
Scott Yahnke does the hiring for Cooper Farms. He says it is good for the boys to get away from the group home atmosphere four days a week, they agree.
"I like leaving and getting some fresh air and just chilling here," said Burks.
They are also proud to provide the eggs and produce their peers eat in the dining hall. Starting in June, the community will experience their green thumbs, through Produce with Purpose, a membership program that provides weekly supplies of fresh veggies.
"A lot of people like basically know me, well they don't know me, but use my work and stuff like that," said Burks.
And a lot of people will taste their hard work, the program is sold out.
