Farm to School

PLANTING SEEDS, CULTIVATING MINDS:
EMPOWERING STUDENTS THROUGH FARM TO SCHOOL

School Garden Network is dedicated to increasing the production and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables on school campuses. We provide technical consultation, plants and materials, curriculum, and training to enhance garden and nutrition-based programs in K-12 schools.

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Dive into the transformative world of Soil Health and Compost with The School Garden Network. Join us on February 2nd for an engaging workshop with special guest presenter Stefan Stehling of ROOT Solution LLC. Stefan is an expert on vermiculture waste to compost programs at schools, which divert food waste from landfills to onsite bins enriched with compost worms. This is an unique opportunity to blend practical knowledge with interdisciplinary garden-related programming, to share NGSS and other curriculum on soil science and microbiology through the grades, observe Conservation Work’s Waste Wizards Program in action, foster a commitment to living systems among young minds, and so much more. Lunch will be provided, along with a giveaway of compost related materials. Space is limited so sign up today.

2023-2025 SGN Farm-to-school grant

This opportunity supports garden development and revitalization at 10 schools. SGN offers one-on-one mentorship with each school that will expand garden production, improve irrigation and other garden infrastructure, and create an outdoor cooking spaces or mobile kitchen carts. SGN will also provide mentorship that focuses on enhancing curriculum and programs, nutrition and cooking demonstrations, and showcasing culturally relevant and climate-smart produce from local small producers. Furthermore, grantee schools will receive professional development trainings, grow kits, and extra resources.