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Youth In Transition School Farm

Youth In Transition School Farm

The YIT School farm is the satelite location of the YIT school Horticulture Program.  In 2013 our farm was established on a 2 acres site formerly used as a nursery.  The retail space and office became our classroom and office!

We grow vegetables and flowers in 2 greenhouses and a 3000 sq. ft. garden space.

Our students are special ed high school age youth, who have learning challenges and/or emotional disorders.

The kids love food demo days and are engaged in our garden and greenhouse activities!

Veggiecation Program

Veggiecation® is an evidence-based children's culinary nutrition-education program that promotes and educates communities on the health benefits of vegetables and how to prepare them in simple, unique, affordable, and most importantly, delicious ways.  Veggiecation lessons allow children and parents to develop the culinary skills that will empower them to prepare meals that are health conscious and environmentally sustainable.  This ability will benefit participants throughout their lives and allow them to make food choices that are socially conscious and give them the power to take respons

Growing Great Schools

Growing Great Schools inspires communities to create a culture of wellness by connecting food, health and the environment.

The vision of Growing Great Schools is to empower students and their families to become active participants in their nutritional and phyisical health, while caring for the planet.

Our iniatives include:

  • School Gardens
  • Farmers Markets
  • Food Education curriculum
  • Chefs Move to School
  • Salad Bars to Schools

Real Food for Kids - Montgomery

Real Food for Kids - Montgomery began in October, 2012 with a meeting of parents who were concerned about the nutritional value of the meals and competitive foods in the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. We have since built a coalition of over 3000 supporters, including parents representing 162 of the 202 schools in Montgomery County. In addition, we have 53 official representatives to MCPS schools, who are taking a leadership role in changing the food environment and policies at their child’s school. 

BUTTERFLIES & CAMELS – A FESTIVAL FOR ALL at SMARTS Farm

SMARTS Farm will host BUTTERFLIES & CAMELS – A FESTIVAL FOR ALL at SMARTS Farm, on the Corner of F and 15th Streets in San Diego, on Saturday, July 19 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Vetri Community Partnership

Founded in 2008 by acclaimed chef Marc Vetri and restaurateur Jeff Benjamin, the Vetri Community Partnership works to help kids experience the connection between healthy eating and healthy living. Through food, education and social interaction, the VCP works to give children the nutritional foundation they need to grow and thrive.

Program descriptions 

Garfield/OIC Garden Project

Garfield Elementary School Garden at OIC of Yakima is an educational, youth-empowering community project. It focuses primarily on bringing fresh food and positive life experiences to students and families in the Yakima School District.

The Great Garden of Anacostia at Thurgood Marshall Academy

The Great Garden of Anacostia is one of the biggest school gardens east of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. Founded by a school science teacher, and in partnership with the neighboring Savoy Elementary School, the garden engages students, factuly, and staff through the afterschool weekly Green Club and through classroom projects. The garden contains 22 raised beds, fruit trees, a large berry patch, and an extensive pollinator garden.

Sustainable Hospitality Pathway @ Mount Diablo High School

The Sustainable Hospitality Pathway is a Career Technical Education program for students in the International Hospitality & Tourism Academy (IHTA) at Mount Diablo High School in Concord CA. Students pursue a rigorous curriculum focusing on growing, cooking and serving healthy, sustainable meals; students also study eco-tourism, agri-tourism, outdoor recreation, and "greening traditional tourism".

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