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Kindergarten, Primary Schools 
and Secondary Schools

Aims :
 To encourage the contact with Nature in young people
   (4 years and older), through the production of  hydroponic
   vegetables and flowers, within the school and to participate
   in the evolution of the same. 

 
To introduce the young minds to the analysis and critical
   thinking processes regarding the elements of Nature and the
   assimilation of that knowledge.

 
The importance of fruits and vegetables for their nutrition
    and for the human health.

To foster the relationship of the children and their families
    with the School.


It is necessary to put these projects into practise through State Organisms related to Education, private educational institutions, etc.

AQUA FOOD provides the following services in this area:

Design of an orchard in the School and of a training plan
   adapted to the ages of the students.
Design of a training plan.
Implementation (training and follow-up)
Evaluation.


Advantages of Hydroponics in the School :

Growing plants in water opens a whole new dimension for
   children.
It does not require soil. It allows the utilisation of unused
   spaces. 
It allows to cultivate in reduced spaces, backyards, rooftops,
   in urban areas.
It allows the children to grow their own plants at home,
   together with their families.

Implemented Projects:

Ecuador : FAO National Pilot Project in 8 Child Care Centres 
                   of the
National Institute for the Child and the
                   Family
(INNFA). (children aged 6 and down).       

UruguayKindergarten-The British Schools.(4-5 year olds) 
                     (Photos
 

Uruguay : Harwood School. (6 - 16 year olds) (Photos)

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AQUAFOOD
Cno. Servando Gómez 2491
Montevideo - Uruguay
Telefax: +598 2 6002299
E-mail: aquafood@chasque.net