- Increases students interest in eating fresh fruits and vegetables
- Provides students with "Hands On" OUTDOOR learning experiences
- Teaches students where food comes from
- Helps teach environmental stewardship
- Is a great venue for interdisciplinary education
- Engages students in a multitude of academic standards
- Can develop a sense of place, ownership, and responsibility
- Can be integrated into the regular school curriculum
- Provides a launching pad for learning more about how agriculture impacts our daily lives
- Gives students the opportunity to learn by using their five senses