J. R. Baker Elementary School

Out of curiosity, I have shown my first graders a variety of food. Zero percent could identify a kiwi, pomegranate or a bell pepper, but all of the students could name a Dorito. The demographics for our children at Baker school is over 60% below the poverty line. These children are being raised on fast food and sodas. Several of the nineteen 6 year olds in my class are obese. The objective of the garden would be to introduce students and parents to healthy food choices, and to the option of growing healthy choices to make it more affordable.