Ensuring the long-term sustainability of U.S. agriculture requires introducing agricultural education to young people. West Virginia State University’s 4-H is establishing school gardens and leading activities in preschool settings, teaching sustainability, environmental awareness, and appreciation for outdoor spaces to youths under the age of five. To date, the program is available at several schools in three counties, reaching more than 600 youths. Students at two schools saw the highest increase in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activation and inquiry, which school administrators attributed directly to the program’s interactions.
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