Growing The Future: Pakenham Community School Farm and Food Project is complete
Growing The Future: Pakenham Community School Farm and Food Project completed in January 2020.
The project developed a Community Farm School initiative by establishing an edible garden at the school and at a private farm site in Longwarry. Funds were also put towards creating food handling and cooking facilities at the school. The initiative has enabled disadvantaged students to gain trade and horticulture skills. Many improved their confidence, self-esteem and social skills as well and increased their school attendance. At the Longwarry farm, local African communities came together to grow culturally appropriate food and formed an incorporated association, enabling them to continue into the future.
Date Published: 15 Apr 2020
