Agriculture Programs That Transform Learning & Wellness

What The Sprout partners with schools and youth programs to deliver culturally responsive food literacy, nutrition education, and wellness experiences. Our hands-on programs align with K–12 learning goals while giving students the confidence to grow, harvest, and prepare fresh food.

Our Services

Nutrition Education

Programs that blend food literacy and wellness with hands-on growing and tasting—designed for classrooms and youth initiatives.

Youth Agriculture Literacy

Interactive programs that teach children and families to grow, harvest, and prepare food — aligned with K–12 standards and wellness goals.

Grow Kits + Digital Tools

Classroom-ready grow kits with lesson plans, activity sheets, and guides for teachers and students. Perfect for science, health, and nutrition units, or as a hands-on project for any age.

"Miss Gray and her microgreens program is a beneficial program. The kids are learning a lot, it's very well instructed. I wish I had it all through the year."

- Lloyd Barnes, Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Director at Locust Point Recreation Center

Why Agriculture Matters

Bringing agriculture into the classroom doesn’t just grow plants—it grows students.From STEM learning to wellness and teamwork, microgreen kits open the door to lifelong skills and healthier habits.

Nutrition Education

Kids learn where food comes from and why it matters

STEM

Real-world science, math, and problem-solving

Wellness & Mindfulness

Plant care builds calm, focus, and responsibility

Healthy Habits

Sparks curiosity about tasting and eating fresh food

Sustainability & Stewardship

Hands-on growing builds habits that reduce waste and foster care for the environment.

Food Literacy

Builds understanding of where food comes from and how it fuels health

Real Results, Growing Impact.

From schools, libraries, and youth programs across Maryland, What The Sprout has delivered more than 45 agriculture-based workshops and learning experiences—reaching over 450 children and families with hands-on, nutrition-first education.