School Gardens in Jamaica

All around the world making sure that children have an adequate and nutritious food source is important. Today we look at a partnership in Jamaica that is addressing these needs through school gardens. We invite you to watch the linked video (4:44) and utilize the discussion points below to guide your conversations with others around the globe. 

School Gardens for Food Security in Jamaica

Discussion Points

• In watching the video, what did you notice about the scenes and video captured? How are conditions, buildings, crops, etc. similar and different to your home region? 
• In watching the video and reflecting, what challenges might the country of Jamaica face in feeding its people? How might one overcome these challenges?
• Do schools in your home region have a similar program with school gardens? If yes, what can you learn from each other (Jamaica school gardens and yours)? If no, could your school benefit from a similar program and why or why not?
• Discuss your final thoughts and take-a-ways from this video with others.