School Farms

30/04/2026

From soil to skill to enterprise, mushrooms are one of the most exciting innovations growing within School Farms.

Our mushroom production units are more than just cultivation spaces. They are hands-on learning hubs where students explore biology, climate-smart agriculture, and entrepreneurship in real time. Using low-space, high-yield techniques, students learn how agricultural waste can be transformed into valuable food, turning simple materials into nutritious, market-ready produce.

Through this process, learners build practical skills in production, hygiene, packaging, and sales. They also gain a deeper understanding of nutrition, as mushrooms become part of meals prepared through the Nourish Lab, linking farm to plate in a powerful, tangible way.

Mushroom production is helping us demonstrate that agriculture in schools can be modern, innovative, and economically viable. It is not just about growing food. It is about growing knowledge, skills, and future opportunities.

24/04/2026

Our Farms for CENS+ is an integrated, school-based model that advances climate action, applied learning, nutrition, skills development, and inclusive systems transformation.

14/04/2026

All you need to know about School Farms model!

Case Study  |  Education · Nutrition · Ghana From Chalkboards to Crop Beds: Inside Ghana’s School Farms Revolution In the Volta Region, one nonprofit has quietly dismantled the boundary between classroom and farm — and in doing so, is building a scalable answer to some of Africa’s most per...

20/03/2026

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18/03/2026

A new week is here another opportunity to take small actions and raise strong voices that drive meaningful change in our communities.

Let’s stay committed and make a difference together. ✨

17/03/2026

What’s our case for mushroom training in junior & senior high schools?

Our founder, Alfred Adjabeng, recently shared his perspective in a short blog—and the message is clear: this is not just about agriculture but about skills, nutrition, and opportunity for young people.
From building entrepreneurial pathways for rural youth to improving nutrition and promoting climate-smart food systems, mushroom training is a powerful, practical tool for transforming education. Through initiatives like our Students’ Pop-Up Market, learners also gain real-world business experience by selling produce and reinvesting in their school farms.

Read more here: https://schoolfarms.org/whats-our-case-for-mushroom-training-in-junior-senior-high-schools/

17/03/2026

Our students are now growing mushrooms, from substrate preparation to bagging and incubation. What was once theory is now practice.

Through our CENS+ model, they are learning climate-smart agriculture, improving nutrition, and building real skills for the future.

This is more than farming. This is education, innovation, and opportunity.

17/03/2026

Last week, our students took part in a practical mushroom production training. From preparing substrates and filling grow bags to understanding sterilisation, incubation, and proper handling, every step became a moment of discovery. You can see it in their focus, their questions, and their excitement as they engage directly with the process.

What stands out most is not just the activity, but the transformation. Students are not just observing. They are doing. They are learning how waste materials can be turned into nutritious food. They are beginning to understand that agriculture is not just farming, but science, innovation, and opportunity.

Mushroom production teaches climate responsibility by recycling organic waste into value. It strengthens education through hands-on, experiential learning. It supports nutrition by introducing a rich, accessible source of protein. And it builds real skills that can lead to entrepreneurship and livelihoods.

This is how we are preparing the next generation not just to succeed, but to lead, to innovate, and to transform their communities.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day

06/03/2026

Today, we celebrate the growth, resilience, and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, board, and partners. Let’s keep building the nation we want to see.
Happy Independence Day! 🇬🇭