Seed to Plate

Seed to Plate, our nutrition education program for fifth and sixth graders, tells the story of local food and why it's important for our bodies, the environment, and our community, inspiring healthy food choices and environmental leaders. 

Highlights:

  • Students tour and taste at local Greenmarkets. 
  • Visits to local farms including the Queens County Farm Museum and the Teaching Garden on Governors Island. 
  • Classroom visits from chefs and local farmers. 
  • Hands on prep of diverse, healthy food grown in New York State. 
  • Interdisciplinary/standards aligned. Seed to Plate can be taught in social studies, ELA, health, or science class. 
  • GrowNYC staff facilitates training for educators and coordinates all trips, guest visits, prep and deliveries of cooking supplies, while providing ongoing support throughout the duration of the program. 

Seed to Plate was designed in collaboration with the Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy at Teachers College Columbia University. 

For more information, please contact Sophia at sleon@grownyc.org

 
 

For over 50 years, GrowNYC's programs have kept farmers farming, millions of New Yorkers fed, and communities nourished. But today, we face one of the most serious threats in our history and we need your help. 

The ongoing federal policy and funding decisions are undermining GrowNYC’s ability to provide free and affordable food, support small and mid-sized farmers, and maintain a vital food distribution infrastructure. Right now, GrowNYC is facing a $2.3 million funding gap, which threatens our ability to: