Our Vision: TO GROW FOOD AND NEW SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH HYDROPONICS AND REAL-WORLD LEARNING.Feeding human potential, body, mind, and spirit. Ferndean Farm is a unique hydroponic venture in rural Vermont, blending cutting-edge technology with sustainable food production year-round. As its founder, I aim to create a community-school learning model, using the farm as an educational platform.Ferndean Farm represents a homegrown solution to this educational impasse. By partnering with local stakeholders, we're redefining sustainability and making young people integral to our future.Students collaborate on the farm, developing agrotech and entrepreneurial skills while earning high school credits in a real-world setting. This approach not only enhances learning but also contributes to community food security.Our vision extends beyond traditional education, fostering intergenerational collaboration and a shared sense of purpose between the community and school. This innovative model aims to improve both student learning and community well-being, preparing us all for the challenges of tomorrow.