Fresh and Local Food to Combat Hunger
OVERVIEW
Organizer | Chicago High School of Agricultural Science
Subjects Covered | Donation Gardening, Education, Food Access, Nutrition
Target Audience | Students, Educators, Directors of Youth Programs
SUMMARY
Students at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences have learned how to leverage fresh products from their school farm to address hunger in their local community. When visiting, students will explain how they individually tied agricultural classroom curriculum to actionable steps in their areas of influence.
ACTION ITEMS
Attendees will be able to transfer what they learned in the classroom to “hands-on” engagement opportunities. Agricultural education topics that are discussed are foundations that can spur students into addressing social problems such as local hunger and food insecurity.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Chicago High School of Agricultural Science | @ChicagoAgHS
The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences is a college preparatory high school that provides opportunities for diverse students from across the city to study agriculture with the goal of developing marketable skills as well as college-level competencies. We will produce technologically proficient graduates who will have the power to change the image of urban agriculture.