Cultivating Minds: Educating for Sustainable Growth

Cultivating Minds participants will engage in hands-on edible education workshops and expert-led discussions designed to integrate agriculture, sustainability, and nutrition into K-12 education. Using the Green Schoolyard curriculum, educators will explore ways to incorporate garden-based learning into their classrooms. Sessions will cover the fundamentals of starting and maintaining school gardens, including securing funding, building community partnerships, and navigating grant opportunities. Educators will learn about career pathways for students through CTE and dual enrollment programs while discovering the benefits of establishing 4-H or FFA chapters to foster leadership, agricultural literacy, and hands-on learning. Whether new to school gardens or looking to enhance existing programs, participants will leave with practical tools, resources, and inspiration to bring edible education to life in their schools.