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School gardens provide students with hands on knowledge about biology, nutrition, the importance of healthy eating, food preparation and the benefits of eating locally-grown foods.These programs can build support for improving the quality of school lunch programs and teach kids how to work cooperatively to achieve a common goal.
The HEAL program, currently active at Hatch Elementary in Half Moon Bay is one example.
For more information in school gardens, check out Get Healthy San Mateo County.