“Schoolyards, underutilized community gardens, and rooftops become organic laboratories where children and youth (ages 3-18) are introduced to the pleasures of growing, harvesting, and tasting fresh fruits and vegetables. Young children simultaneously learn about natural biological processes like cover pollination, plant morphology, and photosynthesis.” https://www.childrensaidnyc.org/programs/gogardens Links to Education…

“Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture, which is growing fish and other aquatic animals, and hydroponics which is growing plants without soil. Aquaponics uses these two in a symbiotic combination in which plants are fed the aquatic animals’ discharge or waste. In return, the vegetables clean the water…

The purpose of this project is to lay groundwork to meet three critical urban needs using urban aquaponics: vacant land, nutrient enrichment, and urban food deserts. Links: Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) SSU Urban Agriculture Grant Overview Go Green Tigers: Grow Green Tigers…