Students in Ms. McMaster Mowell’s class are bringing learning to life through a hands-on Farmative Project using a Farmative Flex Farm vertical hydroponic system. Through this innovative experience, students take an active role in growing and maintaining their own crops while exploring concepts related to plant life cycles and sustainability.
The class recently celebrated the successful harvest of its first crop of basil. The fresh basil was used in the Saratoga Springs High School cafeteria to prepare tomato, basil, and mozzarella salad, which quickly became a popular menu item among students. A crop of lettuce is expected to be ready in the coming weeks, continuing the cycle of planting, growing, and harvesting.
This project not only provides meaningful, real-world learning experiences but also connects students directly to the food they help produce.
