Hands-on agri-education for schools
TheYoung Farmer
PROGRAMMENine weeks · one kit · one harvest
A hands-on agri-education initiative from the Urban Green Centre of Agri Vista Synergies LLP. Every child grows real food, from seed to harvest, with their own hands, guided by our mentors and with almost no demand on teacher time. For school students aged 8–16.
“Every child can grow food.”
Why this matters
Today’s children are growing up disconnected from food
The shop, not the soil
Most children know where food is bought. Very few have seen how it is actually grown.
More screens, less soil
Rising screen time and shrinking outdoor play leave little room for hands-on learning.
Nutrition blind spots
Limited awareness of food systems, fresh produce and where everyday nutrition comes from.
Distance from nature
Fewer chances to observe plants, seasons and the farmers who feed our families.
The opportunity: a joyful, practical programme that brings food, science and responsibility back into a child’s own hands.
Our solution
A garden in every child’s hands
The Young Farmer Programme turns a child’s curiosity into real capability. Students grow vegetables over a guided 9-week journey, supported by a complete kit, a story-led comic, and friendly mentorship from start to harvest.
Pillar 1
The Kit
Grow bags, soil mix, seeds, tools and care inputs: everything a student needs to start on day one.
Pillar 2
The Story
A bilingual English–Assamese comic that teaches the whole journey through characters children love.
Pillar 3
The Journey
A structured path from orientation to harvest, with a garden diary, evaluation and recognition.
Pillar 1 · The kit
One kit. Everything to grow.
Every child receives a complete kit of their own. Any sunlit corner works, so no garden or laboratory is needed.
Growing essentials
2 grow bags (12 × 12), potting mix 2 kg × 2, vermicompost 500 g, neem cake 250 g and liquid plant booster 100 ml.
Seeds: 4 varieties
Coriander, spinach, fenugreek and tomato or okra, 10 g each. Easy local favourites.
Tools & accessories
Hand trowel, 300 ml spray bottle and four plant markers, sized for young hands.
Learn & explore
Gardening guide, Garden Diary, the bilingual comic The Terrace Garden, “Young Farmer” badge and QR video tutorials.
Our signature USP · Pillar 2
A story children actually want to read
“The Terrace Garden” is a bilingual English–Assamese comic, included free in every kit.
Truly bilingual
English and Assamese side by side, inclusive for every child and parent.
Locally rooted
Guwahati rooftops, lai xaak and local seasons, featuring Koka, Tikul and Zubeen.
Learning through story
The full gardening journey taught as a narrative children remember.
A keepsake to keep
Doubles as a take-home book that families read again and again.
What sets us apart
Why the Young Farmer Programme stands apart
Bilingual comic
A story-led English–Assamese learning companion no other kit offers.
Built for the Northeast
Crops, seasons and watering tuned to Guwahati’s heavy rain and strong sun.
Real, hands-on growing
Children care for a living plant for nine weeks, not a one-off classroom activity that ends at the bell.
Affordable & low-waste
Reused containers and a kitchen-compost loop keep cost and footprint low.
Expert-designed
Authored by an agriculture and forestry specialist: credible and age-appropriate.
Measurable outcomes
Garden diary, photo log and evaluation make learning visible and assessable.
What nine weeks build
Mapped to what you already teach
Science & EVS
A life cycle they can hold
Germination, soil, water and pollination, watched week by week on their own plant.
Nutrition
Food with a source
A child who has grown spinach eats it differently. The harvest goes home.
Sustainability
The loop, closed
Peels to compost, compost to soil, soil to lunch: a cycle the children run.
Character
Nine weeks of turning up
A plant that needs water on a Tuesday teaches patience no worksheet can.
Students will learn
- Seed germination & plant growth stages
- Soil health & nutrient management
- Water management for containers
- Organic farming basics
- Nutrition & food systems
- Climate-smart, season-wise growing
- The vital role of farmers
Skills developed
Programme objectives
Fits the classroom
Aligned with the curriculum & NEP 2020
Science
Plant life cycle, germination & ecosystems.
Environmental Studies
Sustainability, biodiversity & conservation.
Social Science
Agriculture, livelihoods & community.
Life Skills
Responsibility, patience & teamwork.
Supports NEP 2020: experiential, competency-based and joyful learning that extends beyond the classroom wall.
How it runs
The programme journey in 7 simple steps
From first session to awards day, the school’s effort is light. We guide every step, with QR video tutorials and scheduled visits from our agri-experts.
- 1
Orientation
“What makes plants grow?” kick-off session
- 2
Kit distribution
Each student receives their Young Farmer Kit
- 3
Sow
Students sow their first seeds
- 4
Observe weekly
Care for plants & keep the Garden Diary
- 5
Document
Photo log of growth & milestones
- 6
Harvest & evaluate
Pick the produce & assess learning
- 7
Recognise & award
Celebrate our young farmers
At a glance
9-week implementation timeline
Friendly competition
The Young Farmer Challenge
A light, motivating competition turns the whole programme into something students look forward to, and parents proudly share.
Every participant earns a certificate and the “Young Farmer” badge, because every grower is a winner.
The value for you
What the school gains
A standout programme
An innovative, experiential offering that differentiates your school.
Sustainability in action
Strengthens green credentials and environmental leadership on campus.
Positive parent engagement
Families take part and see learning they can be proud of.
Holistic education
Supports the whole child: knowledge, skills, values and wellbeing.
Visible impact
Harvest days, awards and stories your school can showcase and celebrate.
Reportable outcomes
Diaries and evaluations give measurable evidence of learning.
Everyone benefits
Students experience
- The joy of growing their own food
- Real, hands-on learning by doing
- Responsibility & a sense of ownership
- Scientific observation & curiosity
- Achievement through harvest
Everyone benefits
Parents appreciate
- Productive, screen-free time
- Meaningful family participation
- Greater awareness of healthy food
- Stronger parent–child interaction
- Pride in their child’s progress
The package
Programme package & pricing
School programme rate
₹699 / student
MRP ₹750 · You save ₹51Complete kit · bilingual comic · orientation session · garden diary · competition entry · certificate & badge
Every student receives
- Complete Young Farmer Kit
- “The Terrace Garden” comic
- Orientation session
- Garden Diary & learning guide
- Young Farmer Challenge entry
- Certificate & “Young Farmer” badge
Flexible for your school
Volume pricing for whole-grade and school-wide enrolment (indicative, finalised per school). Optional add-ons: launch assembly, mid-term mentor visit and a harvest exhibition day.
Take the learning beyond the classroom
A guided day trip to our working farm at Umsur, where students step away from the screen and into the soil, learning by doing and rediscovering their connection with nature. Half-day or full-day school trips are available.
The farm · Learn · Grow · Belong
Five hands-on stations
Nursery management
Raising seedlings under shade-net, from seed to sapling.
Vermicomposting
Turning farm waste into living soil with earthworms.
Vegetable cultivation
Sowing, tending and harvesting seasonal vegetables.
Pond management
A living farm pond, with water, fish and ducks at work.
Integrated farming
How crops, trees, fish and animals support each other.
A day that stays with them
How the day flows
- Arrive & farm walkOrientation & safety
- Nursery & shade-netRaising seedlings
- Vermicompost & veg bedsFrom soil to plate
- Pond & integrated farmLunch & the whole system
- Harvest & reflectTake home a seedling
Guided visits · sessions with our agri-experts
What students carry home
- A real connection with nature
- Confidence through learning-by-doing
- Teamwork, patience & responsibility
- Curiosity about food, farming & ecology
- Respect for farmers, soil and water
We’d love to host your students at Umsur for a safe, teacher-accompanied experience.
Bring it to your school
Book a demo session
We visit your campus, run a short session with one class and answer your team’s questions. Write to us with a date that suits your calendar.
Amarjit Lahkar
Programme Lead · Consultant, Agriculture & Forestry
+91 98641 45442 info@avsynergies.com amarjitlahkar@gmail.com Agri Vista Synergies LLP05, Sagorika Path, Ambikagirinagar,
Guwahati, Assam 781024
Who we are
About Agri Vista Synergies
Agri Vista Synergies LLP, through its Urban Green Centre, designs practical, hands-on programmes that bring sustainable agriculture and environmental learning into everyday life.
Programme lead
Amarjit Lahkar
Consultant, Agriculture & Forestry
B.Sc. Agriculture (AAU) · M.Sc. Forestry (NERIST)
Share with your school
Flyer & brochure
Download the one-page flyer or the full school brochure to share with your principal, teachers and parent committee.
Sustainable today · Thriving tomorrow