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Learning Through Gardening supports teachers' use of gardening and agriculture in the classroom. This projects goal is to increase the students understanding of many science, social studies, mathematical, and literature concepts using the garden for a hands-on approach and problem solving techniques.

Ongoing Programs

Whether we grew up on a farm or in the city, agriculture and gardening play an important and enriching role in all of our lives. NJAS and Agriculture In The Classroom is proud to offer the following programs to support the agricultural education and experience of participating students and schools. To find out more about these offerings click on the links below.

Farm to School

New Jersey
Farm to School
Conference

Learn how to start school gardens, increase local farm-fresh produce in school lunches and more!
April 18, 2009. Click here for more information or visit
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Featured Lessons
Learning Through Gardening
Grants

Farm-City Week Poster and Essay Contest
Food Doesn't Grow in the Supermarket
Science Savvy Workshops

Of course there are also a variety of seasonal programs and activities. Look through our newsletter, The Classroom Garden, to see what activities are currently being implemented in participating schools.

The Classroom Garden

This teacher friendly newsletter provides updates on exciting activities taking place at schools currently enrolled in the Learning Through Gardening program, as well as important tips for your school garden and fun activities to link classroom learning to the outdoor (and indoor) garden.

 

Suzanne Macauley, Program Director
PO Box 331
Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone 609-802-3938
E-Mail: njagsociety@optonline.net

 

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