School Gardens

School gardens positively impact student academic success and provide a greater willingness to try and appreciate fruits and vegetables.

School gardens are an educational tool that can positively impact student academic success, affirm school culture, and foster a greater willingness to try and appreciate fruits and vegetables. MSU Extension offers programming to support school gardens including technical assistance, professional development, site visits, workshops and school garden team building.

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