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K-12 Agriculture-Based STEM

STEM Curriculum, Kits & Programs for Schools

Explore STEM programs for schools with turnkey garden kits, raised beds, and hydroponics education programs for K–12 classrooms. Our hands-on, NGSS-aligned curriculum, microgreens growing systems, and teacher training make it easy to teach science, CTE, sustainability, and nutrition education without prior gardening experience.

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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. Farming The Future provides STEM for schools that connect hands-on growing with Next Generation Science Standards, offering practical STEM learning resources that turn classrooms into living laboratories.

  • 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 Hydroponic Systems

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    XL School Hydroponics Grow Tower - STEM Education

    5th-12th Grade - 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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    SM - Classroom Hydroponics System - STEM Grow Rack

    Smaller Prek-4th Grade - 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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K-12 Classroom STEM Kits

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Everything in the box, curriculum included.

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

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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.

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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.