EARTH - Student Goals





  • A sense of ownership and accomplishment.

  • A sense of curiosity and wonder.

  • A sense of place.

  • An understanding of how food is planted, grown, harvested, and prepared.


  • A willingness to try new foods.

  • Life skills, including cooperative work, respect for self and others, active listening, and the ability to make healthy food choices.

  • Exposure to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables that grow in our tropical climate.

  • Connections between school, family and community

  • Understanding of how to use all senses to create a whole experience




  • The EARTH program exists because of the generosity, donations and expertise of individuals and Iowa State University. We seek to involve the community in our programming and are always seeking to expand our circle of influence. If you know someone that would like to get involved with EARTH, please contact the Coordinator