K-12 Education
Hands-On Learning Rooted in Agriculture
The 4Roots K-12 Education programs immerse students in hands-on experiences that spark curiosity about where food comes from and how it’s grown. Through interactive learning, we inspire the next generation to explore exciting career paths in the food and farming industries. By engaging young minds early, we’re cultivating future farmers, chefs, and food system leaders who will champion sustainability and healthy communities for future generations.
Field Trips: Learning at the Farm
A field trip to the 4Roots Farm offers an engaging, hands-on experience where visitors of all ages can explore sustainable farming practices and connect with nature. As you tour our diverse farm campus, you’ll have the chance to participate in interactive activities like planting seeds, harvesting crops, and learning about composting, water conservation, and organic farming. It’s a fun, educational experience that fosters a deeper connection to the land, healthy food, and environmental stewardship, leaving you inspired and equipped with practical knowledge to share with your community.
Field Trip Options
4Roots Café & Food Heroes Exhibit
Located inside the Orlando Science Center, the 4Roots Café + Food Hero Exhibit is more than just a place to grab a bite – it’s an experience! In partnership with 4R Restaurant Group, our café serves up delicious, nutrient packed meals made with fresh ingredits from the 4Roots Farm Campus and trusted local farmers.
Step into the Food Heroes Exhibit, sponsored by Orlando Health, and discover the unsung champions of our food system – farmers, chefs, beekeepers, and more through an interactive STEM based learning adventure.
Come eat, learn, and be inspired!
School Farms: Growing the Future
The 4Roots Farm-to-School Program is transforming local K-12 campuses into thriving, hands-on learning environments. By building greenhouses, hydroponic systems, and raised garden beds, we’re giving students the tools to grow and harvest fresh, healthy food right at school.
It doesn’t stop there – students see their hard work come full circle as a portion of the harvest is donated to the community, while the rest is served in their own cafeterias, creating a farm-to-table experience like never before.
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Program Impact
2,734
high school agriculture students supported each year
273,531
guests welcomed to the Food Hero Exhibit at OSC each year
