School Garden VIP Visitor

On September 10, 2024, we had the honor of hosting the United States Under Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, at the Plants for Human Health Institute. As we began coordinating the visit with her aides, they specifically asked to visit a school garden! Even better than a garden tour, Dr. Jacobs-Young joined the students at Shady Brook Elementary in digging sweetpotatoes. Click here to read more.