Green Jean Foundation
From Classrooms to Communities
Issue #7 Classrooms to Communities Riverview High School Career Fair Sewing Seeds of Opportunity: Cultivating Careers in Ag Over the past several months, the Green Jean Team has had the incredible privilege of connecting with hundreds of students at career exploration events and job fairs. These conversations have reinforced what we already know to be true: young people are essential to the future of our food system. After all, we all depend on agriculture because we all need to eat!...
Shaping the Future of Agriculture
Issue #6 Ann Goes to Washington! The Green Jean Foundation was honored to be represented by Ann Wirre and the National Women in Agriculture Association (NWIAA) during high-level discussions with key USDA officials and policymakers. NWIAA’s delegation, including representatives from Green Jean, participated in a landmark event advocating for women farmers and sustainable agricultural practices. The day began with the Congressional Bill Listening Panel, where leaders engaged in discussions on...
Deeper than Dirt: Getting to Know Soil
Issue #5 “To be a successful farmer one must first know the nature of the soil.” — Xenophon, Oeconomicus, 400 B.C. Green Beans in a Green Jean Foundation school garden Digging In As a former science teacher, I often reminded my students that while we study subjects in isolation, nothing in the real world exists that way. The connections between biology, chemistry, and physics are constant, shaping the way our world functions. Agriculture is no exception—it is at the heart of personal health,...
Cultivating Awareness
Issue #4 Cultivating Awareness Wilkinson School Garden - a Green Jean Foundation Project Hello Reader, The future of our food system depends on education—both for the next generation of farmers and for the consumers who rely on them. As agriculture evolves, it’s more important than ever to teach young people the skills they need to grow food responsibly while also helping consumers understand where their food comes from and why those choices matter. In this issue, we’ll take a look at how...
Press Release - First HC North Brevard Farmers’ Market
The Farmer's Market is every second Saturday of the month at the DAV, 435 N. Singleton Ave Titusville FL 32796 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HC North Brevard Farmers’ Market Kicks Off with a Successful First Event TITUSVILLE, FL — February 10, 2025 — This past Saturday, the HC North Brevard Farmers’ Market made its debut, drawing a vibrant crowd of shoppers and enthusiastic vendors to its first-ever event. The market featured 14 local vendors showcasing an impressive variety of home-grown fruits,...
All About Nutrition
Issue #3 Radishes grown by Wilkinson Elementary School students. The Importance of Growing Fresh Food Food security has always been a deeply personal issue for me, though one of my earliest “experiences” with it is more of a funny family story than an actual memory. When I was two or three years old, I apparently burst into tears because my dad told me there was nothing to eat at home. The story goes that the pantry was far from empty—my dad’s culinary skills just didn’t go beyond toast and...
Press Release - Green Jean Foundation Celebrates WIlkinson Elementary Achieving the National Certificate for STEM Excellence (NCSE)
See Event Photos FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Jean Foundation Celebrates WIlkinson Elementary for Achieving the National Certificate for STEM Excellence (NCSE) Proud Partner in Wilkinson Elementary’s Two-Year Journey to STEM Distinction Sarasota, FL — February 6, 2025 — Green Jean Foundation is honored to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Wilkinson Elementary which has earned the prestigious National Certificate for STEM Excellence (NCSE) after two years of dedicated work and...
Press Release - Envirothon 2025
Students receive their placement medals. What is Envirothon? Mission: To educate students about the environment and conservation of natural resources through hands-on outdoor experiences, academic study, and collaborative competitions. Vision: To equip students with the knowledge and skills to educate others, inspire action in their local communities, and promote a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Each year, over 25,000 high school students from the United...
Aquaponics Have Arrived!
Issue #2 Aquaponics Everywhere! Students at Oak Park Elementary School watch their new fish. Aquaponics in the Classroom This week, the Green Jean Foundation successfully installed eight aquaponic systems, primarily in STEM labs and science classrooms, reaching nearly 5,000 school students. These systems are more than just educational tools—they are windows into the fascinating world of aquaculture and its role in sustainable food production. The schools were provided with everything needed...
Podcast Launch, New Blog Posts, and More!
Issue #1 Growing Knowledge: The Modern Farming Podcast We’re thrilled to kick off the Modern Farming Podcast, presented by the Green Jean Foundation! 🎙️ This exciting new series is all about Growing Knowledge About the World That Feeds Us while still cultivating agricultural excellence through education. In our very first episode, we dive into one of Florida’s most pressing agricultural stories: the challenges facing the state’s iconic citrus industry. 🍊 This debut episode unpacks: 🌪️ The...