Why Farm My School is Grown by Teamwork
At Farm My School, the soil isn’t the only thing being nurtured.
The strength of our work lies in the people behind it — the team who dream, dig, plan, and partner to grow something better for young people, communities, and the planet.
Farm My School wouldn’t be what it is without the cross-section of voices, skills, and perspectives that shape it. From the farm to the classroom, from our volunteers to our board, every person plays a vital role.
“When we talk about the success of Farm My School, our team is only the tip of the iceberg. By engaging the school community and beyond, we’re not just involving people — we’re equipping them with knowledge, skills, connection, and purpose, while ensuring their voices are heard.” — James McLennan
Why does this diversity matter? Because farming a school is about more than the vegetables it grows. It’s about ideas, opportunities, and building a movement that reflects the community it serves.
Different perspectives create resilience.
Shared values create momentum.
And working together creates change that no single person could grow alone.
Our Team Embodies the Farm My School Values
- Diversity of Perspectives: Farmers, educators, volunteers, communicators and partners each bring their unique lens to the table.
- Collaboration: Our farms are co-created with schools and communities — from the ground up.
- Diversity: Every role from trainee to teacher to board member is about opening pathways and creating futures.
As we scale to new sites and expand our programs, our team continues to evolve. And with every new person who joins — whether in the paddock, behind the scenes or in governance — the story of Farm My School grows richer, deeper and stronger.
This series is a chance to shine a light on the people who make it happen. Over the coming weeks, you’ll meet some of them — from farm trainees to teachers, from volunteers to new board members.
Because at the heart of Farm My School is this simple truth: we farm better, together.
