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G.R.A.I.N.N. SCHOOL is a Nature School and Community Farm (Yass'e Farms) connecting our community to nature through farming, foraging, and enjoying fresh food! Through the power of Fresh Food made with Fresh Ingredients, we are building ourselves into an interdependent, sustainable community. Join us for monthly meet-up's, annual events, and speciality programming for an immersive and delicious food experience in nature!
Gather
Reconnect
& Align in Nature & Nurture.
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 about foraging wild foods in nature, growing fresh food on our family/community farm (Yass'e Farms), and partnering with local farmers to distribute fresh produce to the community.
GOAL #1: Produce Fresh Food
GOAL #2: Prepare Fresh 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! By encouraging a plant-based lifestyle, we are leading our community towards healthy realtionships with food, nature, and the greater environment.
Our Mission is to teach the community 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 Interdependent Self-Sustainability.
RECURRING SCHOOL EVENTS
THE FORAGING HIKE CLUB
Every 2nd Sunday of the month at 2:00pm (Locations vary)
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!
2nd 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 take place outdoors as a means to get everyone outside! We are home to our monthly club, The Foraging Hike Club, 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 RAISED BED GARDEN PROGRAM AT LOCAL SCHOOLS
Installations Available Fall & Spring for Adult-care Centers, Child-care centers
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 Family/Community farm, Yass'e Farms
We are currently expanding our farm to 2 acres 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
