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    What is a Food Desert?

    Gain insight into food deserts, the communities they impact, and how edible education may offer a solution.

    The Difference Between Rainwater and Tap Water

    Not all water is created equal especially when we're talking about the health and development of plants and people.

    Why Rain is Important

    Rain or the lack of an adequate supply can have profound effects on farming and the communities that rely on the harvest.

    Anatomy of a Seed

    It all begins with a seed and this article dives deep into the 5 primary parts of the seed that make it all possible.

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what is a food desert?

What is a food desert?

Aug 21 by Tim Miner Leave a Comment

Food deserts may not jump to your mind when you think about problems facing society at large but they affect more than 25 million Americans on a daily basis. In simple terms, a food desert is a community that lacks direct and reliable access to fresh fruits and vegetables.  Like most people, you might assume …Read More about What is a food desert?

Filed Under: Teach the Teacher Tagged With: food deserts, food security

10 places we'd like to see hydroponics

10 Places We’d Like to See a Hydroponic System

Jun 24 by Tim Miner Leave a Comment

The federal government says that as many as 25 million Americans live in food deserts.  That is to say, those residents don’t have ready access to fresh produce, many don’t even live within a reasonable distance from a grocery store. Food deserts plague many of our urban markets and hydroponics has been identified as a …Read More about 10 Places We’d Like to See a Hydroponic System

Filed Under: Teach the Teacher Tagged With: after school program, food deserts, hydroponics, school

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