A nonprofit has trained teachers and set up a hydroponic farming program in nearly 200 schools in New York City and New Jersey. About 65,000 students K-12 are harvesting crops this school year.
"They are learning core science, they are also learning sustainability, they are learning about water conservation, they are learning about the impact of different types of farming on the environment," New York Sun Works senior development manager Elana Mass said."Eggplant, snow peas, arugula, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers," Christian said.
"I love to see the science of growing the garden and vegetables. It is amazing," Xavier through a special device. "We are"For students who are visually impaired, they are able to hear the water throughout the day, raining down the tower garden," Barry said. "They are able to taste the vegetables, smell the vegetables, to feel what they are doing. So it's a really hands-on program.
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