School Garden Survey

As a recipient of a Western Growers Charitable Foundation School Garden Grant, we would like to know how your garden program has been progressing.  Please take a few moments to fill out our response survey.  Thank you.

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Please provide us with the following information

Name:
School:
City:
Email:
Phone:	Format: (999) 999-9999

Is your school eligible for Nutrition Network funding?
(Are 50% or more of your school's students eligible for free or reduced price lunch?)

Yes, we are eligible   Yes, we are eligible AND we currently receive funding   No, we are not eligible for Nutrition Network funding

Please select the type of work the Western Growers Charitable Foundation grant allowed you to do

Create   Expand   Renovate

How did you hear about Western Growers Charitable Foundation's school garden grants?

How long has your school had a working garden?

Less than 6 months   6 months to 1 year   1-3 years   3 or more years   We have not yet started our garden

Please list what you purchased with your Western Growers Charitable Foundation grant funds.

What size garden does your school maintain?
(beds means garden beds or planting areas)

Select OneVery Small (barrel and container gardening)Small (1-5 beds or planting areas)Medium (6 beds to 10 beds or planting areas)Large (more than 10 beds or planting areas)

How many hours of work are needed each week to sustain the garden?

Hours

How many classes or groups on campus are actively involved with the garden?

What are the grade levels of those involved with the garden?
(select all that apply)

Pre K   K-3   4-6   7-8   9-12

Are your garden lesson plans currently mapped to CA state educational standards?

Yes   No

If yes, please tell us how and/or what resources you have used to do this.

If no, what resources or assistance do you need to do this?

Does your school's lunch program currently use any products from the garden?

Yes   No

Approximately what percentage of the students at your school are eligible for free and reduced price meals?

Percent

Please list any other school groups that use products for the garden in food preparation and/or consumption. (i.e. culinary arts class, kindergarten snack time, etc.)

Does your school currently sell any products from the garden?

Yes   No

What has been the biggest challenge about starting or expanding your school garden?

What information, resources, materials, etc. would have been helpful to receive along with your Western Growers Charitable Foundation grant funds?

What advice would you offer to other schools just beginning their gardening program?

Please share one story that stands out from the rest of your experiences teaching in the garden.

Would you recommend Western Growers Charitable Foundation to other schools as a resource for school gardens?

Yes   No

Is there anything else you would like Western Growers to know about your garden?

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Thank you.  Your feedback helps us to improve our program and reach more schools.

If you have photos of your garden and students you would like to share, please send them to:

Briana Lewis
Western Growers
P.O. Box 2130
Newport Beach, CA 92658