Are you ready to revolutionize your students’ thoughts about food, technology, and sustainability? Welcome to Food Tech for the Future, an initiative aimed at inspiring the next generation of environmentally conscious farmers, scientists, and technologists.

What is Food Tech for the Future?

Unlike other school programs, Food Tech for the Future takes students to explore the dynamic field where agriculture and cutting-edge technology meet. Here’s what sets it apart:

The Food Computer:

The Food Computer, a digital hydroponic greenhouse running on a Raspberry Pi processor, is at the center of Food Tech for the Future. What does this mean for students? They get to build their mini-greenhouses, control the environment, and nurture plant life. It’s agriculture meets coding, and it’s as hands-on as it gets.

Experiential Learning: 

Food Tech for the Future isn’t just about building cool gadgets; it’s about engaging with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) meaningfully. Students dive headfirst into biology, genetics, technology, and coding while monitoring their mini-farms. It’s a classroom experience like no other.

Global Collaboration:

In this digital age, learning knows no bounds. Food Tech for the Future enables students to share their plant growth data with peers worldwide. It’s an opportunity for budding scientists to connect, learn from each other, and contribute to the global conversation on sustainability.

STEM Education:

Food Tech for the Future opens doors to STEM education, exposing students to concepts in computer science, programming, biology, ecology, horticulture, research, and data analysis. It’s a holistic STEM experience that prepares students for the future.

Equitable Access:

Every student deserves access to cutting-edge STEM education. Food Tech for the Future ensures that students in low-income schools across Arizona can participate in this transformative program, bridging the digital divide and promoting equity in education.

Are you an educator or school administrator seeking to provide your students with an educational adventure that’s both innovative and inspiring? Look no further. Food Tech for the Future is more than a program; it’s a gateway to a brighter, more sustainable future.

To learn more about how your school can be part of the Food Tech for the Future movement, connect with our dedicated team of program managers and coordinators. We’ll empower the next generation of digital farmers, scientists, and changemakers.

Join Food Tech for the Future and watch your students grow—their crops and potential!