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Annual Watermelon Harvest at Giving Farm

Partnerships · Districts · California

Orange County Department of Education's announcement prompted this practical look at what other schools and districts could adapt.

How they approached it

They partnered with the Giving Farm, an eight-acre farm located behind the Huntington Beach Union High School District campus, to harvest the watermelons.

Why it is worth a look

This initiative provides students with hands-on experience in agriculture while directly contributing to food security for local families.

What you could learn

Form partnerships with local farms or community gardens to create agricultural learning opportunities for students and address local food needs.

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