Western Growers Foundation seeks to “create an edible garden in every interested Arizona and California school.” Can you imagine why a school would not be interested?
For over 80 years, Western Growers has been compromised of farmers in the two states. The foundation is the association’s outreach program, having given over $700K to over 500 schools. Given that the association’s farmers pack and ship nearly half of the nation’s produce, it would be great to see the mission of their foundation fulfilled.
Source: Western Growers Foundation
Tags: Arizona, California, Class Act, Western Growers Association, Western Growers Foundation
Category: Class Act, Food Politics
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Wouldn’t it be amazing if every school got a garden?
My son school has a beautiful garden and the kids help to plant the vegetables and herbs. The kids love to be part of it!
How wonderful. I love hands on education like this. Get the kiddos out there to the garden and they learn things in a fun way. Wish my kids’ school has a garden too.
wow! what a great goal!