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Garden based education : the importance of agriculture in elementary schools of the Salinas Valley

Maritza Bautista

Digital Commons - CSUMB (California State University, Monterey Bay)

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This research highlighted the lack of agricultural education in elementary schools in California's Salinas Valley and implemented an action project to build a garden at Alisal Community Elementary School. The project presented students with concepts related to agriculture, food production, and nutrition, linking them to science. These efforts helped students make conscious decisions about their diet, how they treat the earth, and potential future agricultural careers.