Unit 7: Garden 

Students examine three distinct forms of gardening--no till, raised bed, and hydroponic. They examine the quality of the produce, risks associated with each method, and the nutrient values of final products.

SAMPLE LESSON

The Garden of the Future

The demand for organic produce continues to grow around the world as people become more aware of the health benefits of eating well. As the market shifts, farmers must adapt to increase production while at the same time adhere to best practices of regenerative agriculture. In this unit, students examine three distinct forms of gardening--no till, raised bed, and hydroponic. They examine the quality of the produce, risks associated with each method, and the nutrient values of final products. Students make a case in a position paper for each method of gardening that evaluates results of study from a variety of angles.  

READING & VIEWING LIST

The Third Plate by Dan Barber (excerpts)
The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture: Wendell Berry (excerpts)
The Biggest Little Farm (film)