Every autumn, students at Green Valley School take part in a project called "Seeds of Change." The idea began five years ago when a group of ninth-graders noticed that the school cafeteria threw away large amounts of food waste each day. Instead of complaining, they asked their science teacher, Mr. Adams, for help. Together they built a small compost area behind the school, where food scraps were turned into rich soil. The following spring, the students used this soil to start a vegetable garden. At first, many people doubted the project would last, since teenagers are often busy with other things. However, the garden thrived, and by the third year, it was producing enough vegetables to supply the cafeteria for an entire month. What is unusual about the project is that it is run entirely by students, with teachers offering guidance only when asked. Older students train younger ones every September, so the knowledge is passed down naturally. Today, over a dozen other schools in the region have visited Green Valley to learn how to start similar programs of their own.

Every autumn, students at Green Valley School take part in a project called "Seeds of Change." The idea began five years ago when a group of ninth-graders noticed that the school cafeteria threw away large amounts of food waste each day. Instead of complaining, they asked their science teacher, Mr. Adams, for help. Together they built a small compost area behind the school, where food scraps were turned into rich soil. The following spring, the students used this soil to start a vegetable garden. At first, many people doubted the project would last, since teenagers are often busy with other things. However, the garden thrived, and by the third year, it was producing enough vegetables to supply the cafeteria for an entire month. What is unusual about the project is that it is run entirely by students, with teachers offering guidance only when asked. Older students train younger ones every September, so the knowledge is passed down naturally. Today, over a dozen other schools in the region have visited Green Valley to learn how to start similar programs of their own.

Every autumn, students at Green Valley School take part in a project called "Seeds of Change." The idea began five years ago when a group of ninth-graders noticed that the school cafeteria threw away large amounts of food waste each day. Instead of complaining, they asked their science teacher, Mr. Adams, for help. Together they built a small compost area behind the school, where food scraps were turned into rich soil. The following spring, the students used this soil to start a vegetable garden. At first, many people doubted the project would last, since teenagers are often busy with other things. However, the garden thrived, and by the third year, it was producing enough vegetables to supply the cafeteria for an entire month. What is unusual about the project is that it is run entirely by students, with teachers offering guidance only when asked. Older students train younger ones every September, so the knowledge is passed down naturally. Today, over a dozen other schools in the region have visited Green Valley to learn how to start similar programs of their own.

Every autumn, students at Green Valley School take part in a project called "Seeds of Change." The idea began five years ago when a group of ninth-graders noticed that the school cafeteria threw away large amounts of food waste each day. Instead of complaining, they asked their science teacher, Mr. Adams, for help. Together they built a small compost area behind the school, where food scraps were turned into rich soil. The following spring, the students used this soil to start a vegetable garden. At first, many people doubted the project would last, since teenagers are often busy with other things. However, the garden thrived, and by the third year, it was producing enough vegetables to supply the cafeteria for an entire month. What is unusual about the project is that it is run entirely by students, with teachers offering guidance only when asked. Older students train younger ones every September, so the knowledge is passed down naturally. Today, over a dozen other schools in the region have visited Green Valley to learn how to start similar programs of their own.

Every autumn, students at Green Valley School take part in a project called "Seeds of Change." The idea began five years ago when a group of ninth-graders noticed that the school cafeteria threw away large amounts of food waste each day. Instead of complaining, they asked their science teacher, Mr. Adams, for help. Together they built a small compost area behind the school, where food scraps were turned into rich soil. The following spring, the students used this soil to start a vegetable garden. At first, many people doubted the project would last, since teenagers are often busy with other things. However, the garden thrived, and by the third year, it was producing enough vegetables to supply the cafeteria for an entire month. What is unusual about the project is that it is run entirely by students, with teachers offering guidance only when asked. Older students train younger ones every September, so the knowledge is passed down naturally. Today, over a dozen other schools in the region have visited Green Valley to learn how to start similar programs of their own.