Farm-to-Table
School Garden
Growing food, building skills
and promoting healthy living
at Long Look Primary School.
About the Project
The Farm-to-Table School Garden is a practical learning initiative at Long Look Primary School in Orange Hill, Clarendon.
Through hands-on gardening and healthy eating activities, students are learning where food comes from, developing valuable life skills and building healthier habits.
Supported by Social Impact Jamaica Foundation in partnership with Victoria Mutual Building Society (VM), the project aims to promote food security, environmental awareness and sustainable living within the school community.
Our Objectives
Promote Hands-On Learning: Give students practical experience in growing and caring for crops.
Improve Food Security: Support the school's access to fresh, nutritious produce through sustainable gardening.
Encourage Healthy Eating: Help students understand the importance of good nutrition and healthy food choices.
Develop Life Skills: Build teamwork, responsibility and environmental awareness through active participation in gardening.
Project Location
Long Look Primary School, Orange Hill, Clarendon
Project Partner
Victoria Mutual Building Society (VM)
Project Focus
School gardening, nutrition and student learning
Project in Action
From preparing the land to planting and nurturing crops, the Farm-to-Table School Garden is bringing community members together to support practical learning and sustainable food production at Long Look Primary School.
Garden Progress
Ready for Harvest
Preparing the Garden
Expected Outcomes
STEM & Practical Learning
Students and teachers apply mathematics and science through measuring garden plots, calculating areas and monitoring crop growth.
Financial Literacy
Students, parents and teachers develop financial knowledge through VM-led workshops on saving, budgeting and money management.
Healthy Living & Food Security
Greater awareness of nutrition, healthy food choices and sustainable food production.
Community Engagement
Stronger school-community partnerships, teamwork and shared responsibility for maintaining the garden.