There are many benefits to the STEM Garden Institute that are far reaching for children, adults and the community in it’s entirety. Some include:
- Children and adults alike learn the relevance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in their daily lives resulting in deeper learning of the core competencies that are needed to be successful today and into the future
- Creates new career paths for children
- Improves general nutritional awareness that helps lead to a better understanding of obesity and diabetes as well as how to make positive changes in daily lives to prevent these issues
- Availability of fruits and vegetables at a lower cost
- Leads to better nutrition for families within the community and more healthy lifestyles
- Assists with Community Building by connecting stakeholders with the community for a common cause
- Improves food supply chain resiliency in America
- Can help turn a negative community asset to a positive asset
