People who eat seven or more portions of fresh fruits and vegetables each day may reduce their risk of dying from a wide variety of diseases by as much as 42 percent over people who consume less than one portion.
KIDS WIN
Farm to school provides all kids access to nutritious, high-quality, local food so they are ready to learn and grow. Farm to school activities enhance classroom education through hands-on learning related to food, health, agriculture and nutrition.
School Garden Benefits
These publications document research conducted on a wide range of school garden benefits.
- CDC Childhood Obesity Solutions
Publications on community food systems from the Agricultural Sustainability Institute at UC Davis. - Evaluation of Community Gardens (PDF)
A report highlighting the benefits and challenges of community gardens, published by University of Wisconsin. - School-based gardens can teach kids healthier eating habits
Publication on the impact of school gardens on child eating habits, from the University of California.
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