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Arizona Farm to School Programs: Challenges to Success

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Issues surrounding the impact of food insecurity on child development and academic achievement have led to increased attention surrounding food access and nutrition security. This attention includes spaces such as schools and initiatives like the Farm to School Movement. A 2022 survey administered to over 4,000 Arizona educators explored variations…

Issues surrounding the impact of food insecurity on child development and academic achievement have led to increased attention surrounding food access and nutrition security. This attention includes spaces such as schools and initiatives like the Farm to School Movement. A 2022 survey administered to over 4,000 Arizona educators explored variations in farm to school programs. This research analyzed responses from four survey questions to understand current status, existing barriers and access issues related to farm to school programming across Arizona. Next, farm to school related policies written for states in the Southwest were reviewed for inspiration on what Arizona could do to develop support for farm to school programs. A list of three recommendations was developed based on the results of the data analysis and the policy review. These recommendations include passing a Farm to School Enhancement Funding Bill, establishing the Arizona Farm to School Task Force to partner with stakeholders, and designating an Arizona School Garden Day to promote school gardens. There already is incredible work happening to support farm to school programs in Arizona and this effort is recognized. The ultimate purpose of this paper is to provide inspiration and insight into the status and future of farm to school programs in Arizona informed by the educators regularly involved.
ContributorsBevacqua, Elora (Author) / Goebel, Janna (Thesis director) / Zuiker, Steve (Committee member) / Schmidt, Annette (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Sustainability (Contributor)
Created2023-12

Designing Activities in School Gardens to Promote Mental Wellness in Elementary Education Systems

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The goal of this project is to address resilience in children by designing mindfulness-based activities that incorporate and promote awareness of mind, being and mental health, and to integrate these resources into existing elementary curricula that focus on using school gardens as teaching platforms.

ContributorsBennett, Brooke (Author) / Briggs, Georgette (Thesis director) / Nelson, Elizabeth (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Human Evolution & Social Change (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor)
Created2023-05

Justice through School Gardens: Creating a First Grade Curriculum for School Gardens

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This thesis project is a first-grade curriculum that is tailored for schools with school gardens. The curriculum contains worksheets and activities for the students, making it easier for teachers to take care of the school garden while also playing a part in fighting food injustice. The curriculum has 4 subjects:…

This thesis project is a first-grade curriculum that is tailored for schools with school gardens. The curriculum contains worksheets and activities for the students, making it easier for teachers to take care of the school garden while also playing a part in fighting food injustice. The curriculum has 4 subjects: Math, Language Arts, Science, and Nutrition Education.
ContributorsShah, Hirni (Author) / McGregor, Joan (Thesis director) / Lee, Rebecca (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor) / School of Social Transformation (Contributor)
Created2023-05

Envisioning Modern Education: The School Garden Approach

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This ArcGIS StoryMap provides a comprehensive guide for readers who are internet on starting a school garden programs. The map covers a brief overview of school gardens, their benefits, barriers to success, and recourses to ensure longevity and sustainability of future garden programs.

ContributorsPeffley, Zoller (Author) / Zuiker, Steven (Thesis director) / McGregor, Joan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / School of Sustainability (Contributor)
Created2023-05