School Food Garden Start Up Program

School food gardens are a true outdoor classroom!

The benefits of growing food on school grounds are numerous, from making highly nutritious snacks available for students, to encouraging children to eat vegetables. Food gardens offer an important life lesson about where food comes from and what it takes to get from seed

to table. Gardening at schools can also help to build community and offer many curriculum-related activities.

The School Food Garden Start Up Program is designed to remove some of the barriers schools experience in starting a food garden such as access to training, tools and resources. Both elementary and secondary schools in Brantford and the County of Brant are eligible to apply (funds are limited). Successful school applicants receive:

• Up to $1,000.00 for tools and supplies
• Food Garden Guide
• Two on-site consultations with a local gardening expert

The call for applications for the 2009-2010 school year is now closed. Thank you to those who applied for the 2009-2010 School Garden Start Up Program Funding!

Be sure to check out our Resources and Links pages for information and ideas on school food gardens.