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We set up this learning laboratory to show how many edible crops can be grown year-round in a garage and to experiment with different crop varieties and new types of commercial growing systems that make urban farming a career option of the future. The I WILL Projects is sponsoring IFIZ as its premiere program because they see the value of STEM-based learning, or experiential education that leads to a greater sense of self-sufficiency and self-worth. There are proven benefits of horticulture therapy that we hope to observe in our regular participants. Community volunteers are encouraged to get involved as needed - if you are interested in giving your time, knowledge or resources that might be helpful to these urban farming experiments, please contact Dr. Kelly Gehlhoff. One of our major goals is to foster interdisciplinary, intergenerational knowledge exchange and sharing in the building of a work ethic around local food production as a catalyst for health and vitality for the..