Green & Healthy Schools Program Tour: Aiken High School Farm

Join us for a tour of Aiken High School's farm! 

The Aiken farm was created to provide international students with farming backgrounds a place where they could apply their agricultural knowledge, connect with one another, and build a sense of community while learning. Over time, the farm has grown into a hands-on learning space where students gain practical agricultural skills through work-based learning.

Today, the farm does much more than teach agriculture. It produces compost that benefits the community and promotes sustainable farming practices that contribute to climate resilience. You'll get a first-hand look and learn how your support creates a positive impact for students and the community as a whole!

Date: October 22, 2026

Time: 1:00-3:00pm

Location: Aiken New Tech High School
5641 Belmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224

Agenda:
1:00 – 1:30 pm - Overview of the Program
1:30 – 2:30 pm - Tour of Aiken’s School Garden and Food Production Systems
2:30 – 3:00 pm - Reception with Hot Drinks and Appetizers

Key Elements of the Aiken Tour:
School Garden: Providing fresh produce to students and their families
Cafeteria Garden: Where students learn about food safety
Workforce Development: Training in agricultural skills
Animal Husbandry: A mix of adorable farm friends
Composting: Turning food scraps into nutrient dense soil amendments