Chicago Grows Food Grow Your Groceries Grow Kits

Commodities

Practices

Our grant proposal aims to
educate youth about sustainable agriculture practices and careers
that are ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially
responsible. Each year we will provide 3,000 youth with Grow
Kits, emphasizing hands-on learning about cover crops, food
sovereignty, nutrition management, and soil health. Additionally,
we will host educational workshops, career exploration sessions,
and monthly nutrition management support. Success will be
assessed through pre- and post-surveys, interviews, and focus
groups. Our project aims to empower the next generation with the
knowledge and skills to foster sustainability in agriculture,
addressing pressing issues in our community.

1. In partnership with 120
   classrooms, we aim to raise awareness of sustainable gardening
   practices by educating students, teachers, and families about
   growing food, the environmental impact, and the importance of
   plant health. 
2. Each year, we will empower
   3,000 students by providing each with a Grow Kit that will
   enable them to be responsible for and learn about the produce
   they cultivate.
3. Our project will offer youth
   the unique opportunity to engage with professionals from
   various sustainable agriculture careers. Through partnerships,
   12 different experts will provide education to students, to
   help broaden their horizons and inspire future career
   interests.