The School Garden Program includes the following strategic goals:
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Develop a school culture of health and wellness by increasing health literacy resulting in individuals taking accountability for their own health
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Increase sustainable healthy nutrition habits of school personnel, students, and their families by raising awareness of the importance of eating healthy foods
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Increase students’ knowledge about growing vegetables and fruits
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Incorporate the garden into the school’s curricula
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Improve the behavior of students and the morale of teachers
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Improve academic performance of the school
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