Growing Minds: A Practical Guid to School Urban Farming

Description:

This book is a concise, practical guide for implementing urban farming programs in schools, combining both traditional raised bed and hydroponic growing methods. It provides a detailed framework for setting up and maintaining school gardens, followed by a structured 6-week curriculum with hands-on activities and educational materials. The guide is designed to be accessible for educators, offering clear instructions, resource lists, student worksheets, and informational handouts that make urban farming education straightforward and engaging.

subjects: Urban farming,  School gardens,  Agriculture education,  Hydroponics,  Raised bed gardening,  Environmental education,  STEM education,  Food literacy,  Sustainable agriculture,  Curriculum planning,  Indianapolis,  Student activities,  Garden maintenance,  Plant science,  Nutrition education

Times: This guide is set in 2024 and focuses on implementing urban farming programs in modern school settings,  with content specifically tailored for educators in Indianapolis,  Indiana,  though the principles and methods could be applied to any school environment.