Past Newsletters

Research from the EdEN Lab at the University of Texas Austin shows that thriving school gardens are 12 times more...

School gardens can be places of restoration for students and ecosystems alike. Incorporating regenerative agricultural education, such as studying soil...

District farms are unique programs that expand opportunities for school garden initiatives. They give students experience with food production at...

Integrating a school garden into a broader network of support organizations and schools is key to long-term success. Networks create...

Allowing students to consume vegetables they planted themselves in their school garden is an immensely satisfying experience that brings the...

Schools and districts often invest in wellness activities to improve student health and that of the broader community. By advocating...

Now more than ever, it’s essential to maintain a flexible and resilient operating budget for your school garden program. One...

Research shows that students participating in school garden programs develop a stronger sense of environmental responsibility. In addition to being...

Thoughtful planning of a garden space fosters student engagement and encourages structured and independent learning. Intentional design is what transforms...

Students aren’t the only ones who can learn and grow in school gardens. Staff training—for everyone from classroom teachers to...

Learning about Indigenous traditions deepens student’s relationship to the land while honoring these ancestral stewards. In this Newsletter, we use...

Join the SGSO Network in celebrating Farm to School Month in October, organized by the National Farm to School Network!...