WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO...

Our industrial food system disconnects us from where food comes from and our community’s health is challenged by a lack of access to healthy food choices and knowledge about growing and preparing food. These trends are rapidly and adversely affecting the well-being of our community, our region, and the world.

The Cornucopia Project empowers our community to make healthy food choices. We do this by creating and delivering interactive experiential educational programs and teaching models, adapted to a variety of learning spaces, from gardens to classrooms and kitchens. These programs connect people of all ages to real food and to each other. We increase our impact by partnering with organizations that share our core values of: Good Health, Effective Education, and Strong Community.

OUR EDIBLE EDUCATION PROGRAMS...

School Garden Program – Elementary Grades

Our programs include multiple teaching gardens in all eight elementary schools in the Contoocook Valley School District, and have inspired thousands of schoolchildren to understand where their food comes from and to eat more fruits and veggies by growing their own food. Find out more...

School Program – High School Level

The Farm to Fork Program is an innovative agricultural and entrepreneurship program for high school students. We hire and train Farm to Fork Fellows to develop and manage a small year round agricultural operation and associated business plan which provides year round fresh organic produce to the local community. Find out more...

Cool Chefs and Community Programs

We believe that access to nutritious food is fundamental to a healthy community. We recognize the power of gardens and nourishing programs to cultivate community and bring a joyful understanding of the relationship between fresh food and wellness. Find out more...