In this article, we explore how PTAs and Booster Clubs can successfully fund a Freight Farm, providing students with a cutting-edge learning tool that pushes the boundaries of traditional classroom education.
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K-12 schools can effectively leverage community partnerships and corporate sponsorships to fund the purchase of a Freight Farm and enhance their educational offerings.
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Through crowdfunding platforms, K-12 schools can secure the necessary funds to bring a Freight Farm to their students, providing invaluable educational experiences beyond traditional classroom settings.
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It’s crucial to recognize the potential of hydroponics in classroom settings beyond just science experiments. Hydroponic farming allows students to explore a variety of academic paths, such as science, technology, nutrition, environmental studies, and much more.
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By integrating hydroponic farms, schools can reduce their environmental impact, provide fresh, local produce to their communities, and offer hands-on learning opportunities for students.
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As universities worldwide are increasingly adopting sustainability initiatives, this article compares Freight Farms and traditional greenhouse gardens to determine which method of growing food is more suitable for universities based on technology, efficiency, cost, and educational value.
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We’re proud that so many schools use our hydroponic farming technology for their farm to school program. From California to Massachusetts, Freight Farms are put to work to achieve each of the pillars of farm to school: local food sourcing; student access to healthy food; and learning opportunities. In this blog, we explore each.
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Many schools use Freight Farms as teaching tools. Vertical farms make for an effective platform for kinesthetic learning — especially for STEM subjects. We explore the ways 12 STEM subjects relate to container farms, and the agriculture STEM projects that can arise from this nontraditional learning tool.
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Hydroponic container farms are good for more than just growing vegetables! They also offer an organic platform for social emotional learning. Learn how students have the opportunity to grow alongside their peers and the leafy greens as SEL skills and seeding mix.
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Addressing challenges from climate change and food security to hunger and obesity prevention, there's no denying the benefits of bringing food production back into the city.
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Last week was jam-packed as Freight Farms represented at two events in Boston and Las Vegas, showcasing our innovations in ag-tech and provoking conversations on how to harness them for the greater good.
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Located in the heart of the city of Boston, right down the street from Fenway Park, Boston Latin is pioneering the first farm-to-school project of its kind.
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