Vertical Farming in Schools

A solution for crime, world hunger, unemployment and a platform for eco-friendly jobs and sustainability.

Vertical Farming are systems shown in the image to the left. The essential concept of theses systems is that they better for farming in every way possible.

Traditional farming outputs tons of harmful waste like pesticides. Theses systems are also known to be very horizontal. Whereas vertical farming takes of little to no space. Some systems are simple column that you plug in the wall. All you need are some germinated seeds and rocks to hold the roots in place and your good to go. An other key concepts of vertical farming is the use of water recycling. This is not only a perfect way to help the environment from water scarcity, deforestation, and green space preservation.

Putting these systems in schools can be a way to bring communities together and build a hub for future eco-leaders of tomorrow. There are 3 steps to this concept.

1. Build an effective local model

2. Synthesis a learning plan for other schools from our results

3. Build a universal platform for eco-solutions

The picture above is from an article that explains of a unique vertical farming system being used in the concrete jungle of New York. Managed by an organization call Teens for Food. Teens for Food Justice now has more than 300 students in New York City public schools actively participating in the maintenance of vertical farming systems.

Morril Elementary has always been my point of conception of a good school. The school itself was one of the first schools in San Antonio Texas. The design of the school is a square with a center open in the middle perfect for vertical farming systems. The reason I know this because I went there when I was younger. I hope I can help open a door for some one just like how a door was open for me in college.

By building a partnership with local colleges and grade schools in the San Antonio area we can build more opportunities for people to help build there community. Our goal is to give students career experiences by giving students tasks that let them use the skills that want to use in career of their choice.

Picture it as a club of students who grows and manages the vertical farming systems. The food grown will then be packaged and then distributed to the community. This would give communities access to healthy local grown food.

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