Oklahoma Farm to School Garden Contest 2024 Winners
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has announced the winners of the third annual Oklahoma Farm to School Garden Contest. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Team, the contest recognizes outstanding school gardens in various categories. Here are the 2024 winners:
- Best Startup Garden: The Nest by Scissortail, Lawton
- Best Community Collaboration School Garden: Lincoln Alternative Academy, Stillwater
- Best Harvest School Garden: Unity Learning Academy, Tulsa
- Best Education-Based Garden: Monroe Elementary School, Enid
- Best Pollinator School Garden: Redbud Farm School, Oklahoma City
Remarks from the Oklahoma Farm to School Coordinator:
“School gardens are living laboratories that create invaluable teaching opportunities for nutrition, agriculture, and experiential education across all disciplines,” said Alex Cox. “Through gardening, children learn the origins of their food and cultivate healthy eating habits.”
Lincoln Alternative Academy:
Lincoln Alternative Academy in Stillwater is recognized for its community collaboration garden, supported by various stakeholders including Oklahoma State University and Our Daily Bread Food and Resource Center. Principal George Horton expressed enthusiasm for the educational opportunities provided by the garden, which will include tours of local gardens and farms.
Future Contest Information:
Applications for the next Oklahoma Farm to School Garden Contest will open on April 15, 2025. For more details, contact Oklahoma Farm to School Coordinator Alex Cox at alex.cox@ag.ok.gov.
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