Garden on wheels- An educational Mobile Garden unit for Schools

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Practices

This project introduces indoor urban farming through mobile educational units, educating students about sustainable food production in urban settings with minimal resources. The initiative demonstrates how vertical gardens can be created and maintained using soil and compost, while also exploring culinary applications and health benefits. The project highlights its importance for the ecosystem by emphasizing local food production. It fosters green entrepreneurship skills, aligning with growing demands for sustainability and locally sourced produce. Through hands-on experiences, students learn practical skills in urban agriculture, gaining insights into innovative and sustainable farming techniques and exploring their potential for future careers.

The project aims to teach urban agriculture practices to 260 students, focusing on growing food-producing plants sustainably in an urban setting in an economically viable methodology. Through a 5-week module, with 2 farmers involved, students will learn about plant science, gardening, and sustainable agriculture, incorporating STEM concepts, culinary skills, and entrepreneurship. The project will be implemented in three phases:

1. Westfield Washington School District 
   • Phase I: 50 students from Maple Glen Elementary School garden club
   • Phase II: 135 third-grade students during CKLA hours
2. Warsaw Community School District 
   • Phase III: 15 after-school garden club students and 60 fourth-graders at Jefferson Elementary School