Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Student Farmers Growing Healthy Minds and Bodies ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://studentfarmers.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Hello Future Food Farmers!](https://studentfarmers.org/uncategorized/hello-world/) - We are pleased that you found this online introduction to Student Farmers, and we look forward to having you join the growing group of students who see value in nutrition and environmental stewardship. ## Pages - [Home](https://studentfarmers.org/) - Student Farmers is a non-profit organization with a singular MISSION. Our Mission: To improve health and nutrition while simultaneously lowering food costs and lowering the impact of climate change. We have three primary AREAS OF FOCUS: NEW: We have a strategic alliance with Acceler Fitness to help educate and provide people with the benefits of - [Recipes](https://studentfarmers.org/recipes/) - Microgreens are a super versatile food that you can incorporate into your diet in a bunch of different ways. 30 Of The Best Microgreens Recipes Ideas Source: https://grocycle.com/best-microgreens-recipes/ 1) Pizza With Pesto, Mozzarella, And Arugula Microgreens 2) Beef Burger With Microgreens, Mint Aioli, & Feta 3) Microgreen Pesto 4) Sunflower Microgreen Salsa Verde 5) Sunflower - [Origin Story](https://studentfarmers.org/origin-story/) - The "seed" to initiate Student Farmers came from Charlie Szoradi, who has been a passionate advocate of sustainable and healthy living over the past three decades of his career. His passion inspired Philadelphia area students to engage. Student Farmers was started in early 2022 by four high school students who saw the positive advantages of - [Apparel](https://studentfarmers.org/apparel/) - For StudentFarmers apparel and other products see our Online Gear Store In addition to StudentFarmers branded apparel, we also have sibling graphics with messages such as PLAN PLANT PLANT, I GROW THEREFORE I AM, and I GROW SUPERFOOD. Check it out and help spread the message about the advantages of locally grown vegetables. Increasing personal - [Gardyn](https://studentfarmers.org/gardyn/) - If you wan to go beyond microgreens to grow leafy greens and other plants: Click on the image above, below or here (GARDYN) and Enter Promo Code “FutureFood” for $100 discount! Get the state-of-the-art GARDYN for growing vegetables right at home. It is TIME Magazine’s 2022 “Best Invention of the Year”. Easy and affordable fresh vegetables with: Automated water - [Register](https://studentfarmers.org/register-as-an-ambassador/) - Register as an Ambassador Access to free microgreen education seminars Access to discounted growing kit Hours served for the club are qualified to receive the president service award Tax benefits with donations to SFO Tax benefits with donations to SFO Start to become a student ambassador. Student Name School Name City State Email Send - [Club List](https://studentfarmers.org/club-list/) - 380 microgreen trays grown 670 microgreen boxes sold 40 microgreen boxes donated 145 microgreen kit sold Total water saved 29 Tons Total gas (for transportation) saved 400 gallon Total vegetable waste reduction 2 Tons Our Clubs from Around the World Clubs 0 + Episcopal Academy Newtown Square, PA Aaron Tang Episcopal Academy Newtown Square, PA - [Report hours and contributions](https://studentfarmers.org/report-hours-and-contributions/) - Report hours and Contributions Email address Hours spent on promoting student farmers Number of kits sold Number of Microgreen boxes donated Number of boxes grown Apply button - [Region 3](https://studentfarmers.org/region-3/) - Region 3 includes DE, Washington, DC, MD, NJ, PA, VA, and WV Student Farmers is pleased to provide these resources in this region of the U.S. Since we launched in early 2022, we may not have Student Ambassadors and Mentors in each state. Please Contact Us if you would like to lend your support, and - [Support](https://studentfarmers.org/support/) - This U.S. map is clickable to make it as easy as possible for students to find Ambassadors and Mentors in their region and in their state. The goal of this resource is to provide the support for successful cultivation. If you would like to become a Ambassador or a Mentor please Contact Us. Note that - [StarterKit](https://studentfarmers.org/starterkit/) - Learn more and ORDER online This kit includes: 1. Four Envelopes of Seeds, 2. Four Grow Mats. 3. One Grow Tray (with drainage holes), 4. One Upper Tray (without holes). 5. One Lower Tray (without holes), 6. Spray Bottle. Click here to Download the Starter Kit Instructions Watch this 5 minute "how to" Microgreen Superfood Starter - [Contact Us](https://studentfarmers.org/contact-us/) - We welcome hearing from you and including you in the growing network of Student Farmers. In the Subject field, please enter "Home Grower" if you would like to learn more about growing food at home, or enter "Student Ambassador" if you would like to engage in a leadership position to help support, recruit, or educate - [Microgreen Benefits](https://studentfarmers.org/microgreen-benefits/) - Benefits of Microgreens as a Superfood in Daily Diet Research Report Date: Updated 2023.02.28 StudentFarmers.org is pleased to undertake ongoing research and prepare periodic reports such as this one to inform consumers about the advantages of microgreens. We have provided the source links accordingly to support the research. Medical Disclaimer: The content in this report - [About Us](https://studentfarmers.org/about-us/) - Student Farmers is a non-profit organization focused on Education, Marketing, and Supply of healthy and cost-effective food. Our Mission: To improve health and nutrition while simultaneously lowering food costs and lowering the impact of climate change. Our Vision: To increase knowledge about the advantages of eating more heathy and locally grown vegetables, starting with fast-growing microgreens, - [SHOP](https://studentfarmers.org/shop/) - Student Farmers is actively reaching out to manufacturers of Equipment and Supplies to develop strategic partnerships for volume orders. Our intention is to reduce the cost to students through either promotion codes or direct shipments from one or more Student Farmers distribution centers. For now, we have included the links to what we have found - [Forum](https://studentfarmers.org/forum/) - To subscribe to our forum or topic, click one of the posts (e.g. "Microgreen Germination" above) and then click the link at the top of the post that says Subscribe. Here is a screen shot example of where to click. - [FAQs](https://studentfarmers.org/faqs/) - The following FAQs are for growers who have purchased our Student Farmers Microgreen Superfood Starter Kit. The responses are also relevant to growers who are cultivating microgreens without the Starter Kit. www I see white "fuzz" growing in the 2nd and 3rd day of germination, is it normal? Yes, it’s perfectly fine. The white fuzz - [Social Media](https://studentfarmers.org/social-media/) - Social Media and Best Practices Resource Social media has come under increasing scrutiny relative to privacy and self-esteem. Like any tool, its all about how you use it. We see Instagram for photographs and YouTube for videos as viable platforms for members of Student Farmers to showcase their plant growth successes, give tips, and also - [Grow Tips](https://studentfarmers.org/grow-tips/) - VIDEO: Microgreen Windowsill Grow Tips from Seed to Harvest To get the trays, seeds, and supplies in the video see our Microgreen Shop. - [Get Growing](https://studentfarmers.org/get-growing/) - Here are the KEY STEPS to successful Microgreen cultivation: Before you start, we recommend that you Watch the 11 minute video on Student Farmers YouTube Channel “Student Farmers Microgreen Windowsill Grow Tips from Seed to Harvest October 26 2022” Direct link: https://youtu.be/-UiDopHchpY Order your Equipment and Supplies (See our SHOP for recommendations.) 1. Sowing seeds: - [Goals](https://studentfarmers.org/goals/) - Student Farmers has some ambitions goals that are achievable with strength in numbers. FIVE STAR GOALS 1: Expand the Student Farmers Support network to include a Student Ambassador for high school and one for college in each state as well as recruit Mentors for each state. 2. Develop strategic partnerships with organizations such as: A) - [Germination](https://studentfarmers.org/germination/) - This section includes key topics relative to successful seed germination. Watch the 3 minute Microgreen Germination Tips Video Click here if you see white fuzz Click here if you see dead seeds - [Micro Super Juice](https://studentfarmers.org/micro-super-juice/) - In addition to enhancing a large range of foods, microgreens are great for smoothies and juices to take advantage of the health benefits. Student Farmers is exploring the opportunity to launch a line of Microgreen Superfood Juice, with a placeholder name "MICRO SUPER JUICE", and we registered the website address www.MicroSuperJuice.com, which currently links into - [Watering](https://studentfarmers.org/watering/) - The key or watering is to keep your microgreens moist but not too wet during both the germination and the vegetation stages. By using an upper tray with drainable holes and a lower tray without holes, you prevent overwatering that could lead to the development of mold. For Germination: Soak the hemp mat so that - [System 3](https://studentfarmers.org/system-3/) - See the FIVE KEY STEPS here to "Get Growing" ADVANCED System #3: Advanced Rack Set with larger LED Light for Three Grow Trays This is the best path for growers who want to produce 24 containers of microgreens each week and share them with family, friends, or sell them to local restaurants, or to fitness - [System 2](https://studentfarmers.org/system-2/) - See the FIVE KEY STEPS here to "Get Growing" INTERMEDIATE System #2: Starter Set with LED Light for One Grow Tray This is the best path for growers who want to get started but do not have a window facing south at their residence. Weekly Harvest: 8 containers (same as System #1) of approximately 1 - [System 1](https://studentfarmers.org/system-1/) - See the FIVE KEY STEPS here to "Get Growing" BEGINNER System #1: Starter Set with Natural Light for One Grow Tray This is an ideal way to begin growing microgreens. The key here is to have a window that faces south so that you can put the Grow Tray on the windowsill or a small - [Region 1](https://studentfarmers.org/region-1/) - Region 1 includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT Student Farmers is pleased to provide these resources in this region of the U.S. Since we launched in early 2022, we may not have Student Ambassadors and Mentors in each state. Please Contact Us if you would like to lend your support, and we will - [US Regions](https://studentfarmers.org/us-regions/) - For support, please see the clickable U.S. map on this Support page or click below to also get to the information on each region. Student Farmers has used the U.S. Federal Region breakdown to organize our Student Ambassadors and Mentors. Region 1 : CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT Region 2 : NY and - [Region 10](https://studentfarmers.org/region-10/) - Region 10 includes AK, ID, OR, and WA Student Farmers is pleased to provide these resources in this region of the U.S. Since we launched in early 2022, we may not have Student Ambassadors and Mentors in each state. Please Contact Us if you would like to lend your support, and we will review and include you - [Region 9](https://studentfarmers.org/region-9/) - Region 9 includes AZ, CA, HI, and NV Student Farmers is pleased to provide these resources in this region of the U.S. Since we launched in early 2022, we may not have Student Ambassadors and Mentors in each state. Please Contact Us if you would like to lend your support, and we will review and - [Region 8](https://studentfarmers.org/region-8/) - Region 8 includes CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, and WY Student Farmers is pleased to provide these resources in this region of the U.S. Since we launched in early 2022, we may not have Student Ambassadors and Mentors in each state. Please Contact Us if you would like to lend your support, and we will - [Region 7](https://studentfarmers.org/region-7/) - Region 7 includes IA, KS, MO, and NE Student Farmers is pleased to provide these resources in this region of the U.S. Since we launched in early 2022, we may not have Student Ambassadors and Mentors in each state. Please Contact Us if you would like to lend your support, and we will review and - [Region 6](https://studentfarmers.org/region-6/) - Region 6 includes AR, LA, NM, OK, and TX Student Farmers is pleased to provide these resources in this region of the U.S. Since we launched in early 2022, we may not have Student Ambassadors and Mentors in each state. Please Contact Us if you would like to lend your support, and we will review - [Region 5](https://studentfarmers.org/region-5/) - Region 5 includes IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI Student Farmers is pleased to provide these resources in this region of the U.S. Since we launched in early 2022, we may not have Student Ambassadors and Mentors in each state. Please Contact Us if you would like to lend your support, and we will - [Region 4](https://studentfarmers.org/region-4/) - Region 4 includes AL, FL, GA, KY, MI, NC, SC, and TN Student Farmers is pleased to provide these resources in this region of the U.S. Since we launched in early 2022, we may not have Student Ambassadors and Mentors in each state. Please Contact Us if you would like to lend your support, and - [Region 2](https://studentfarmers.org/region-2/) - Region 2 includes NY and NJ Student Farmers is pleased to provide these resources in this region of the U.S. Since we launched in early 2022, we may not have Student Ambassadors and Mentors in each state. Please Contact Us if you would like to lend your support, and we will review and include you - [Dead Seeds](https://studentfarmers.org/dead-seeds/) - You may see some dead seeds, especially in the corners of your hemp grow matt. This is typically do to lack of enough water during the germination phase. There is nothing that you can do about it now, so just be careful to have enough moisture on the seeds for your next germination tray. - [White Fuzz](https://studentfarmers.org/white-fuzz/) - We are pleased to provide this Grow Tips section to help fellow student farmers cultivate safe and healthy crops. These are "mission critical" tips for your success. Topic: Germination of Microgreen Seeds Germination is the key starting point for your microgreen cultivation, so getting it right from the beginning is imperative for your farming process ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://studentfarmers.org/category/uncategorized/)