growing food security Across Our State

The GROW Program from Shaome Cooperative connects education with real-world impact. Each participating school transforms underused land into an edible learning landscape — a Food Forest Classroom — where science, math, reading, and art come to life through the power of plants.

Teachers and students work side-by-side to plant, measure, and observe growth over time. Lessons align with Georgia Standards of Excellence, weaving together STEM in the garden with lessons on ecology, sustainability, and food security.

From soil testing to data collection, composting to pollinator tracking, GROW gives students the tools to see themselves as scientists, caretakers, and changemakers — learning not just how to grow food, but how to grow Georgia’s future.

See How Our Partner Schools Are Growing
Each school below represents a Food Forest Classroom in progress — unique in design, shared in purpose.
Their funding percentages show how close they are to full implementation: soil preparation, planting, signage, and student engagement through Shaome Skool’s online lessons.

Your support helps these schools reach 100% — transforming seeds into a sustainable learning ecosystem.

Help Us GROW

Every donation and partnership expands access to hands-on, sustainable food education across Georgia. By investing in the GROW Program, you’re helping schools plant more trees, harvest more lessons, and inspire more students to become food secure for their lifetime.