Aside from the mental effects and recovery, Collins has decreased motor functions. His hand and arm movements have improved over time, but he can't use knives anymore, leaving him unable to go back to cooking professionally. Farming has been therapeutic in more ways than one, he said. The repetition movements have been good for his motor skills and doing something productive has helped him mentally. " It is like therapy to me, it really is, " Collins said. The school and community outreach program have taken it to another level, however. Collins is passionate about teaching farming lessons to kids who would not otherwise be exposed to them. Not only are more schools getting on board, Collins was recently recognized as a community leader by the city of Ypsilanti. He was appointed to a threeyear term on the city's sustainability committee. " I really want to grow this program and reach as many people as we can, " he said. 19-07 Spudman Half Page AD.v1.outlines.pdf 1 2019-06-24 3:50 PM SEE SPUDMAN.COM FOR VIDEO AND PHOTOS Spudman * July/August 2019 11http://www.SPUDMAN.COM