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    Beginner Lessons

    The Beginner Lessons form the foundation with a sound overview of the core concepts of food production.

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    The Intermediate Lessons allow students to experiment and prove the core concepts.

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    The Advanced Lessons give students an opportunity to apply what they've learned in the previous levels.

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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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water in the united states

Water In The US

Dec 20 by Tim Miner Leave a Comment

The importance of water, not just locally, but how it impacts people and communities across the region and country can not be understated.  Looking at the waterways in the US, it’s clear to see the interconnectedness.  How should that impact our stewardship of rainfall, agriculture, and fisheries? To begin to frame an answer to that …Read More about Water In The US

Filed Under: Teach the Teacher Tagged With: pollution, rain, rain harvesting, water, watering

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Why Rain is Important

Dec 20 by Tim Miner Leave a Comment

Water is essential to human survival.   The plants we grow, the animals we raise, and the requirements of the human body to stay hydrated are all dependent on water…clean water. Rainwater fills streams, rivers, and lakes.  It carries with it not only the potential for life but also a history of its own past. …Read More about Why Rain is Important

Filed Under: Teach the Teacher Tagged With: rain, rain harvesting, water, water management, watering

Watering garden with watering can

When to Water Plants

Jan 4 by Dave Creech 1 Comment

Water is vital to a plant’s existence. The average garden plant is around 90% water and that water plays a pivotal role in just about every biological and physiological function in that plant. Water aids the process of photosynthesis, it works as a solvent to move nutrients throughout the plant’s system, it’s a medium for …Read More about When to Water Plants

Filed Under: Teach the Teacher Tagged With: garden, raised gardens, Raised Planter Station, water, watering

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