HOW WE ARE IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH FOOD

We are driven by Fresh Food. Our mission is to teach that healthy eating is intrinsically tied to producing and accessing fresh food. We teach our community how to grow fresh food on our family farm (Yass'e Farms) or through one of our partner farms in South Carolina.

STEP 1: Produce Fresh Food

STEP 2: Prepare Fresh Food

We do more than just grow food. We work with our community to teach healthy meal preparation through workshops and events that include a selection of healthy recipes with fresh produce grown by us!

Our Mission is to Teach How to Grow & Prepare Healthy Meals using Fresh Food. We work with our Community, Sponsors, Donors, Families, Teachers, Schools & Local Initiatives to lead in Our Efforts to Meaningful Changes in Our Food Systems through Direct & Impactful Projects in Environmental Self-Sustainability.

RECURRING SCHOOL EVENTS

MONTHLY FORAGING HIKE CLUB

Every 2nd Sunday of the month

We host monthly foraging events at local green areas and state parks across South Carolina. At each event, we enjoy a nature foraging hike and nature meditation, followed by a lunch made with foraged ingredients! Join us next month!

ANNUAL FREEDOM FARM FESTIVAL!

July 25th, 2026

Join us for our annual fundraising event at UASC INTERNATIONAL in Hopkins, SC- bringing together farmers, gardeners, foodies, and plant lovers from all over South Carolina! Click below to RSVP for this FREE event! Or click below to become a vendor!

G.R.A.I.N.N. SCHOOL is dedicated to hosting a yearly selection of events & activities for the entire family! Our activities are based in nature - mostly taking place outdoors as a means to get everyone outside! We are committed to monthly meet-up's, annual events, and collaborating with our community to host specialty programming.

PROVIDING FOOD EDUCATION AT COMMUNITY EVENTS

Available Year-Round

We promote our work at tables across South Carolina. We are educating others about gardening, farming, healthy recipes, & natural living. We include food samples, food education and take-home recipes at every tabling event.

OUR 'GROWIN SOMETHING GREEN' RAISED BED GARDEN PROGRAM AT LOCAL SCHOOLS

Installations Available Fall & Spring

We work with local schools, adult-care and child-care community centers, and special programming to install a 6x foot metal raised bed in a green area on the campus. Not only does this work to "beautify" the local area, but also provides a hands-on, outdoor experience for children and seniors!

COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

We partner with non-profits, community initiatives, community development projects, and schools to expand our education in farming and culinary. Click on the 'Our Work' tab to see all of our collaborative projects so far!

To inquire more about our 'GROWIN SOMETHING GREEN' RAISED BED GARDEN PROGRAM, Email Kadedra at grainnschool@gmail.com

Donate to our school farm, Yass'e Farms

We are currently seeking a new space to expand our farm in order to better host events, feature educational programming & and welcome our community to a green natural space! Please consider donating today to our homestead, Yass'e Farms.

Your donation will go towards:

• Acquiring of additional farm land for growing, hosting events, and future programming

• New construction on the farm intended for educating and supporting our community (greenhouse, interactive laboratory etc.)

• Installing a CSA Program in our local community (throughout the Midlands)

• Purchasing of soil, seeds, and soil amendments for growing food

• Purchasing new cooking equipment for culinary education

• More!!!

Our Partnerships