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“Between our campus kitchen and the meals in residence hall, the school serves over five
hundred meals a week,” says teacher Sarah White. “The inspiration for the agroforestry
project comes from the Community School’s culture, part of which is gathering together
to enjoy a meal. Through student harvests, we hope to bring food circularity into our
lunch room and residence hall kitchens…and educate students about the power and
importance of local food production.”
The garden and forest are a living classroom for students, including young scientists
performing soil quality tests and tracking plant growth, world language classes creating
cultural dishes with food from the garden, and more.
“We hope to educate students and our community about the importance of being connected to the food we eat and the environment around us,” adds Sarah. “The emergence
of a campus garden will enrich learning opportunities for students and support connection to plants, food, and the broader community.”
From restoring agricultural lands, inspiring students, and improving public spaces, agroforestry offers a range of benefits. As these projects take root and grow, they will provide
shade, cleaner air, and increased biodiversity. By integrating trees into both agricultural
and urban landscapes, these projects are taking steps towards a healthier, more resilient
environment in the Wood River Valley. Do you know of other agroforestry projects in the
Wood River Valley? Let us know by emailing locallygrown@futureroots.org.
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