Grow Ohio Grants: More Than $300,000 Going To Programs To Encourage Children, Agriculture
As reported in Vertical Farm Daily, Ohio plans to spend more than $300,000 in taxpayer funds to create educational opportunities for children related to agriculture.
The Grow Ohio grants go to 14 communities to support local agricultural education programs, including farm-to-school projects like outdoor or indoor school gardening, hydroponics, collaboration with local food producers and food literacy activities
According to a release, many programs plan to incorporate food produced in the programs into school meals.
“The programs supported by our Grow Ohio Grants will enrich the lives of children across Ohio,” Gov. Mike DeWine said.
Read the full story from Vertical Farm Daily here….