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K-12 Agriculture-Based STEM

Grow science your students can taste.

Turnkey school garden kits for K-12 classrooms — raised garden beds, hydroponics, and microgreens with NGSS-aligned curriculum and teacher training in the box. No green thumb required.

500,000+ Students reached nationwide
140,000 lbs Of produce grown in schools
44.2% More students eating fruits & vegetables
60+ years Combined educator experience

Why It Works

Why do school gardens work?

When schools offer garden programs, 44.2% of students eat more fruits and vegetables — and every Farming The Future kit connects hands-on growing to Next Generation Science Standards, turning your classroom into a living laboratory.

  • Create

    Inclusive, equitable learning environments through agriculture-based STEM — every student gets their hands in the soil.

  • Connect

    Students to science through garden applications of NGSS — photosynthesis isn't a diagram when it's happening on your desk.

  • Educate

    Agricultural entrepreneurship builds 21st-century skills — students grow it, price it, market it, and sell it.

  • School Hydroponics Grow Rack - STEM Education

    Our classroom hydroponic systems are fully automated grow racks that grow microgreens plus fruits and vegetables from a 3 or 4 level rack with embedded LED lighting system and energy efficient fan arrays for optimum production and minimal energy use.

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  • Classroom Hydroponics System - STEM Grow Rack

    Everything you need to operate this fun STEM Production Lab is included in our School Hydroponic grow rack system. Including Trays, Seeds, Growing Media, Domes, Fans, Basins, pumps, timers and more!

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Everything in the box, curriculum included.

From $8 student microgreen kits to full classroom hydroponic systems — each with full-year curriculum access.

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Common Questions

School Garden Kit Questions, Answered

How much does a school garden kit cost?

School garden kits from Farming The Future range from $8 per student for microgreen kits to $4,495 for a full classroom hydroponics grow rack. Most classroom kits — like the Table Top Living Lab ($399) and Raised Garden Laboratory ($679) — include a full-year curriculum subscription, and replenish kits keep the program running in later years.

Do teachers need gardening experience to run a classroom garden?

No. Every kit includes teacher training modules, step-by-step curriculum, and dedicated instructor support all year — so a teacher with zero growing experience can run the program successfully from day one.

Is the curriculum aligned to science standards?

Yes. All Farming The Future curriculum is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and mapped by grade band, so garden time counts as standards-based science instruction — not just enrichment.

Can grant funding pay for a school garden kit?

Yes — most of our school programs are purchased with grant funding or purchase orders. We provide free itemized vendor quotes for grant applications and help schools find current grant opportunities, classroom fundraisers, and corporate sponsorships. See our 2026 guide to funding a school garden.

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Grant Support

Don't have budget? We'll help you find it.

From current grant opportunities to classroom fundraisers and corporate sponsorships, we help schools secure funding every week. Most programs qualify.