Our Reach
In 2024, we expanded to new heights by developing new programs and increasing overall access to fresh food, hands on experiences, and education with more groups of people.
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We reach people and strengthen communities because of your generosity! You make it possible for the entire Grow It Green team to work day in and day out, doing the essential work seen throughout these pages. A healthier, greener and more just food system is about more than food. It is linked to use of green resources, ability to thrive, appreciation of differences, climate resilience, and building community.
Tackling the food system’s excessive impact, while continuing to produce healthy and affordable food to increase nutrition security is a challenge. Be a part of efforts to change the system from farm to fork on a local level with solutions that start with the youngest members of our community and extend deep into the basic roots of growth - soil and water.
Read on to learn what you are making possible this year and how connecting through food is such a powerful and joyful effort that we can all get behind.
Education
Over 6,500 experiences for students aged Pre-K to college happened in 2024 including farm-based education programs - an 85% increase from 2023. Through these programs, students connect to where food comes from, covering topics including plant science, nutrition, and environment.
Discovery-based learning is essential for creating positive food memories, while sparking curiosity and exploration for young minds. The earlier children are introduced to the taste of fresh foods including vegetables, the greater the impact on their long term health.
Families need support to grow up healthy eaters. In 2025, we have so many schools, youth groups and scout groups reaching out ready for us to return in the classroom and coming back to the farm!
