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Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom

Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix

Companion Resource


The Good Garden

Maria's family are poor Honduran farmers, growing barely enough to eat. Then a new teacher comes to town and shows Maria sustainable farming practices that yield good crops. An inspiring story, based on actual events, that shows us how farms and hopes are transformed as good gardens begin to grow.

Author
Katie Smith Milway
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