Igniting the spark of learning in individuals at every age is key to fostering a sustainable future and enriching our understanding of environmental practices. Here at GrowNYC, we've recently taken an exciting leap forward by launching our brand new Farmstand Business Curriculum!
Are you ready to discover more? Dive right in and let's explore this amazing journey together! 
NYC students aim to combat food insecurity locally 
What is it? The GrowNYC Farmstand Business Curriculum takes a deep look at our food system, prepares students for green careers, and empowers them to take meaningful action in their neighborhoods. The curriculum is designed for NYC high schools, although it can be adapted for any audience.
Why it matters: Schools in all five boroughs reach out to GrowNYC about growing food in their school gardens and creating food access points for their communities. Food insecurity is a pervasive issue that existed before the pandemic and without meaningful change, will persist after.
The curriculum and accompanying resources provide tools for NYC schools to reach beyond the perimeter of their school and onto plates in their communities, while allowing your students to learn real-world business skills.
It inspires schools to grow at production and launch farm stands,
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Queens high schools explore farmstand business
What’s next: The GrowNYC Farmstand Business Curriculum is being used at four high schools who want to start food access points at their campuses in Queens. Over the next year, the students will be exploring how to make their farmstand business a reality.
Recently, all the students taking the curriculum visited GrowNYC’s Teaching Garden on Governor’s Island to better understand the logistics and behind the scenes work of operating a farmstand. From sourcing or growing produce to labor, pricing, customer service and beyond.
The students engaged in a range of hands-on activities by GrowNYC’s Education 
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