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School-based urban agriculture program teaches students gardening, irrigation and leadership skills
Summary
Speakers described a school-offered urban agriculture program that teaches plant and animal science, micro-irrigation, teamwork and leadership; students said the program helped them learn to grow food, raise chickens and gain practical DIY skills.
Staff member said, "We focus on introducing kids to the world of agriculture. Many of our kids come from backgrounds where they have never experienced anything, directly related to agriculture." The speaker described a school-based urban agriculture program that presents plant science, animal science and agricultural history and gives students hands-on chances to garden, raise chickens and learn basic irrigation.
The program aims to help students "have an appreciation for where their food comes from" and to prepare them to participate in a small local economy, the staff…
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