Why Real Food Matters in Real Schools
What happens when a student pulls a carrot from the ground for the first time?
Surprise. Joy. Connection. And something deeper—an embodied sense of care for the world that sustains them.
At Farm My School, food isn’t just something we grow. It’s something we teach — as culture, as wellbeing and as a bridge between learning and life.
Real Food, Real Learning
We believe every child deserves access to fresh, nutritious food — and the knowledge of where it comes from.
Here’s what we’ve seen when food becomes central to education:
- Increased Engagement: Students who struggle in the classroom thrive in the garden.
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Improved Nutrition Awareness: Harvesting kale makes them more likely to eat it.
- Gratitude in Action: Cooking a meal with peers fosters care and reciprocity.
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Better at Problem Solving: Encouraging teamwork to come up with an answer, and improved concentration from being out in nature.
- Improved Wellbeing and Health: Learning about how to grow vegetables, and sharing that knowledge at home means eating better and feeling better.
- Enhanced Social Skills: Students in the garden will laugh and talk and communicate with each other about what they see.
From planting seeds to preparing meals, students experience the full food cycle — and with it, a sense of agency and appreciation.
It’s More Than Veggies
Our garden is a microcosm of something bigger:
- Systems thinking
- Community collaboration
- Food justice and equity
- Climate action from the ground up
Every veggie box, every compost lesson, every shared meal is a step toward a more connected, healthier food system — starting right in the schoolyard.
What’s Growing?
- Garden-to-kitchen programs with students leading the way
- Weekly veggie boxes supporting local families and feeding gratitude
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Seed-saving and composting workshops that reinforce the full cycle of food
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Parent and community volunteering driving intergenerational change
How to Get Involved
Support the real food revolution in your community;
- Subscribe to a veggie box
- Volunteer your time or skills
- Enquire about our Education Program
Because real food belongs in real schools.
