Set In Stone Sustainability Farm

Set In Stone Sustainability Farm's (SISSF) mission is to use farm strategies to train, educate, and implement the concepts of sustainability and self-sufficiency. Set In Stone Sustainability Farm's project aims to address the issue of food insecurity in our community by providing access to healthy nutritious food and education on sustainable living practices. Offering workshops on sustainable living practices, food literacy and Agriculture/STEM camp for student PreK - 12grade.

The Set In Stone Sustainability Farm aims to empower the Jenkinsville community and surrounding areas through education on sustainable living, farm management, nutrition, and food security. Our goals include offering hands-on learning opportunities for students of all ages, from Pre-K to 12th grade, and providing accessible workshops, classes, and resources on agriculture, gardening, and eco-friendly practices. Our certified kitchen and classroom, educational facilities, and outreach programs will help improve access to healthy food while fostering environmental stewardship. By promoting sustainability and community engagement, we seek to enrich local lives and support economic growth through sustainable practices.
The Set In Stone Sustainability Farm project will positively impact a diverse community in Jenkinsville, SC, and surrounding areas, particularly those who face barriers to education and economic opportunities in rural, underserved communities. Our programs will directly serve approximately 200-300 students annually, with a focus on those from low-income households, rural areas, and marginalized groups.

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Set in Stone Sustainability Farm is helping communities thrive from the inside out. We help provide for the needs of the underserved community "today", but we don't stop there. Our training and educational programs afford those we serve the opportunity to take an active role in providing for themselves "today and tomorrow". We have internships with school districts in both Richland and Fairfield County, SISSF is also a worksite for SC Urban League youth program.