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The JLBC Cadet Corps Victory Garden Project: A Revolution Starting in Your School Cafeteria

Writer's picture: Kirk CarlsonKirk Carlson

Title: The JLBC Cadet Corps Victory Garden Project: A Revolution Starting in Your School Cafeteria


School cafeterias are often associated with images of monotonous meals, pre-packaged trays, and frozen vegetables. But at Junior Leadership Bootcamp (JLBC), a shift towards freshness and sustainability has transformed the very heart of their school's culinary operations. The JLBC Cadet Corps Victory Garden Project has emerged as a revolutionary model, changing how we view and understand school meals.


The project, spearheaded by the Cadet Corps, a group of highly motivated students dedicated to community service and leadership development, was inspired by the victory gardens of World War I and II. These gardens, cultivated in private homes and public lands, were intended to supplement food supplies during the war, promoting self-sufficiency and community resilience.


Likewise, the Cadet Corps Victory Garden Project has taken root on a parcel of school-owned land. Students from all grades are involved in planting, nurturing, and harvesting various fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The garden's bounty isn't sold at the market or merely displayed - it makes its way into the meals served in the JLBC cafeteria, offering a locally-grown, sustainable, and highly nutritious alternative to the usual fare.


The project's influence extends beyond the cafeteria, serving as a vibrant outdoor classroom. It provides hands-on learning opportunities in biology, agriculture, nutrition, and environmental science. The cadets involved gain leadership skills, learn about sustainable farming, and understand the value of hard work and teamwork. The garden grows more than produce; it cultivates well-rounded, knowledgeable students who care about their community and the environment.


One unexpected outcome of the project has been the increased awareness about food production, nutrition, and sustainability within the school community. As students witness the journey from seed to salad bowl, they develop a deeper appreciation for the food they consume, fostering healthier eating habits and reducing food waste.


Furthermore, the Victory Garden project has strengthened the sense of community at JLBC. Parents, teachers, and local businesses have rallied around the initiative, offering their support in numerous ways, from providing compost and gardening tools to volunteering their time. The garden has become a common ground that unites the community's diverse members.


The JLBC Cadet Corps Victory Garden Project is a beacon of innovation in school nutrition and sustainability. It reimagines the potential of school cafeterias, transforming them from mere consumption to spaces of learning, growing, and community-building. As we step into the JLBC cafeteria and see the fresh, vibrant produce on offer, we realize the power of this model. It's more than a meal - it's a movement, sowing the seeds of sustainable change one school at a time.

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