Talking Tucker
Montego Bay, Jamaica and Tucker, Georgia: Two Towns, One Mission
How connecting children to green space, outdoor classrooms, and organic farming could help our global future.
A beautiful sea breeze kissed our faces as we climbed down the hill at Highland House Farms towards the five-acre garden. Filled with organically grown fruits, herbs, and vegetables this special corner of the world has some big plans in the works for the children of Jamaica. Highland House Farmer Mark McBean used a machete to open fresh coconuts for us to drink as we inspected the rows of healthy plants, including Ackee trees (Jamaica’s national fruit), bananas, arugula, scotch bonnet peppers, mango, papaya, callaloo, and bok choy. Brenda Isaac, owner of Highland House Farms and Founder of the One Love Learning Foundation explains her vision for the property and the One Love Learning program. “We want children to learn through real life …
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