CBSNews: Students Across 60 NYC Schools are Getting an Urban Farming Curriculum

September 7, 2023

There was a lot of excitement on the first day of school at Junior High School 218 in East New York. “I’m happy to see all my teachers, new teachers, old teachers,” said eighth grader Jessica McAllister. Especially one classroom in particular, where yellow peppers, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil greeted students on their first day. “Did not expect this, but is very interesting to be here. It’s very innovative as well, and I’m just excited to learn about it,” says Ahnaf Ishrar, also in 8th grade.