Labrador Straits Academy
Labrador Straits Academy tackles food insecurity and climate literacy with a student-led hydroponic garden.
Labrador Straits Academy
Labrador Straits Academy tackles food insecurity and climate literacy with a student-led hydroponic garden.
The Problem
Labrador Straits Academy is a small school located in the community of L’Anse aux Loup, Labrador. Being a very remote community, fresh produce is hard to come by, with transportation difficulties creating high prices and lack of access. Lettuce often wilts by the time it arrives at the grocery stores and will often cost double what it does in the rest of the country, making produce a rarity for students.
The Solution
140
students and teachers worked directly on the project, as the towers were implemented into the science curriculum.
300+
community members engaged through educational hand-outs and social media updates.
Lessons Learned
“Due to the extreme weather conditions in our region, including harsh temperatures and a limited growing season, our community struggles to grow produce year-round. Traditional farming methods are not feasible in our area, leaving us unable to offer our students the benefits of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Through this initiative, we will be able to establish a sustainable, climate-resilient agricultural system that allows us to grow fresh produce within our own school environment.”
Kate Burden, Teacher Lead
“We didn't anticipate the challenges that we would face in getting our hydroponics, but we know that's a short term problem for long term gain, so we're okay with that.”
Kate Burden, Teacher Lead
