School Garden Online Course

School Gardens play a critical role in supporting Farm to School initiatives. Providing students with hands-on experience growing healthy food increases nutritional preference for fresh fruits and vegetables while also supporting the S.T.E.A.M curriculum.

School Gardens Online Course

Enroll in the School Garden Course to learn more about starting or maintaining a school garden and its connection to Farm to School! The registration will open February 3rd. 

Course Details:


  • Registration Date: February 3rd – February 28, 2025
  • Start Date: March 3, 2025 (ends June 6, 2025)
  • Cost: $50 per participant
  • Format: Self-paced / Asynchronous online
  • Course time: 5+ hours to complete

For questions or more information, contact Remi Ham, Farm to School Extension Specialist, at raham@ncsu.edu. 

Course objectives include:


  • Outlining strategies to start a school garden and developing a garden team
  • Describe school garden design principles and developing engaging spaces
  • Identify suggested crops and plants for your school garden
  • Establishing food safety and outdoor classroom management strategies
  • Outlining curriculum connections to the school garden
  • Recognizing methods to sustain your school garden
  • Describe how to start a garden in special circumstances
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