By Emmy Powell
Communications Specialist

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) named the recipients of the Learning From the Ground Up garden grants for 2025-2026.

Forty-five grants, totaling $22,500, were awarded to schools across Texas for projects that aim to enhance agricultural literacy and awareness.

“These grants give students the opportunity to connect directly with agriculture and see firsthand where their food comes from,” said Carson Read, TFB education coordinator. “By blending science and gardening, teachers can help students make the connection between growing plants in the classroom and growing crops in the field, fostering a real appreciation for agriculture and the people behind it.”

Projects include establishing or improving school gardens, raised beds, greenhouses and outdoor classrooms that provide students with hands-on learning experiences about agriculture and food production.

Recipients of the 2025-2026 garden grants are:

  • Reeves Hinger Elementary School, Randall County
  • Donna Zimmerer Licensed Child Care, Cooke County
  • John Horn High School, Dallas County
  • White Rock Montessori, Dallas County
  • North Texas Collegiate Academy – South, Denton County
  • Bowie Elementary, Ellis County
  • Dodd City School, Fannin County
  • Forney High School Freshman Center, Kaufman County
  • Kerens Secondary, Navarro County
  • Sweetwater High School, Navarro County
  • Oakmont, Tarrant County
  • Hallsville West Elementary, Harrison County
  • Van Junior High, Van Zandt County
  • Hawkins Elementary, Wood County
  • Christoval High School, Tom Green County
  • Bruceville-Eddy Elementary, McLennan County
  • Connally High School, McLennan County
  • McLennan County Challenge Academy, McLennan County
  • Hardin High School, Liberty County
  • North Zulch Secondary, Madison County
  • Hemphill High School, Sabine County
  • Shepherd Intermediate, San Jacinto County
  • Beacon Hill Primary, Bexar County
  • Great Hearts Forest Heights, Bexar County
  • Larkspur Elementary, Bexar County
  • Spicewood Park Elementary, Bexar County
  • Pearsall Intermediate, Frio County
  • Cibolo Creek Elementary School, Kendall County
  • Ingram Elementary, Kerr County
  • Francisco Farias Elementary School, Webb County
  • Augustine Elementary, Webb County
  • Texas City High School, Brazoria-Galveston County
  • Alyssa Ferguson Elementary, Fort Bend County
  • Atherton Elementary School, Harris County
  • Bernshausen Elementary, Harris County
  • Crosby Elementary School, Harris County
  • Lamar High School, Harris County
  • Caney Creek High School, Montgomery County
  • Cryar Intermediate, Montgomery County
  • Prairie Lea High School, Caldwell County
  • Vogel Elementary, Guadalupe County
  • Gutierrez Middle School, Cameron County
  • Midkiff Elementary, Hidalgo County
  • Raul Yzaguirre Middle School, Hidalgo County
  • Santa Gertrudis School, Kleberg-Kenedy County

The next application process will open in summer 2026.

For more information about garden grants, other educational opportunities and Ag in the Classroom materials, visit texasfarmbureau.org/aitc or email edoutreach@txfb.org.