Mission Statement:

The mission of the North Colonie district gardens and related programs is to provide opportunities rooted in food equity that seek to nourish all students in order to support their physical and mental well-being. The overall goal is to educate all students toward a culturally and agriculturally diverse food system, while promoting connections, family engagement and community collaboration for a sustainable future.

Farm to School Facilitator:

Meet Mrs. Amber Cost! She has been a chemistry teacher in North Colonie for more than 15 years and this year she is taking on a new role as our Farm to School Facilitator! What is that? We’ll let her explain!

About the Gardens:

The North Colonie Central School District has six gardens used not only to supply food to our cafeterias and classrooms, but also to community members as well. There is an excitement around the district to bring education to our students that is centered around food, nutrition, cooking and local produce.