Salmon School Garden Project

The mission of the Salmon School Garden Project (SSGP) is to develop a school-based garden and corresponding Farm-to-School program, fully integrated into the Salmon School District’s long term learning environment.

What does that look like, exactly?  More than just planting a few vegetables, this project is designed to grow into a dynamic program, connecting students to their food, their community and to local agriculture.

At the heart of this project is a school-based garden and corresponding multi-disciplinary, K-12 educational program.  It not only teaches students the art and science of growing and preparing nutritious food for themselves and for the school lunch program, but also serves as an educational tool to increase student knowledge, skills, and opportunities for healthy eating behaviors, community food and wellness issues and sustainable agriculture.  In addition, the SSGP will serve as an incubator for student-led community and research projects, small business innovation and mentorship for new/beginning farmers in the region.