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Students from District 18 ask Council to expand "Seeds in the Middle" farmers stands to bring fresh food to communities
Summary
A group of student government leaders from District 18 and other Brooklyn schools testified in favor of Seeds in the Middle, a student‑led market program that brings fresh produce to schoolyards and neighborhoods; students asked for funding to expand farm stands, buy equipment, and extend program reach to corner stores and senior customers.
A group of middle and high school students told the City Council's Finance and Education hearing that a small student‑run initiative has made measurable differences in their neighborhoods and asked for city funding to expand it.
What students said: Students from IS 68, PS/IS 235 and other District 18 schools described operating farm stands, selling fresh fruit, squeezed juice and produce, and…
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