ATWOOD Model – NEXT Steps Youth Entrepreneur Program

The ATWOOD Model

Agricultural Technologies With Open Outdoor Designs

Our marketing cooperative uses The ATWOOD Model and the Community On Demand™ card game to teach kids, communities and beginning farmers how to use their gardens, farms and green spaces as the world’s best outdoor classroom for learning urban design and business strategy.

JOIN THE COOP

VOLUNTEER

Learn how hoop houses extend the growing season and protect crops and how raised beds optimize space usage and enhance soil conditions for more productive and accessible gardening

GROW

Hoop Houses & Raised Beds

We provide a platform for local artisans and farmers to sell their handcrafted and locally grown goods to connect communities and support sustainable practices.

SELL

Artisan Farmer's Market

Foraging and native plants are utilized to promote sustainable, ecologically friendly practices, conserve local biodiversity, and educate the community about the benefits and uses of indigenous plant species.

GATHER

Foraging & Native Plants

Horticulture therapy activities enhance physical and mental well-being by utilizing gardening activities to alleviate stress, improve mood, and encourage social interaction within the community.

HEAL

Horticulture Therapy

The need to securely store tools, equipment, and seasonal supplies, provide shelter and training areas for gardeners, and house essential materials all contribute to efficient gardening and a welcoming environment for the community.

SECURE

Storage, Housing & Shelters

Hands-on training that equips individuals with practical skills and knowledge related to agriculture and horticulture to create self-sufficiency and promote career opportunities within the most important industries in the world.

BUILD

Vocational Trade Stations

Members Benefits

Agribusiness, Agritech & Agritourism

Drone farming demonstrations
Smart irrigation system installation
Hands-on use of precision agriculture tools,
“Tech Scavenger Hunt” to discover innovative farming technologies.
Setting up and maintaining hydroponic and vertical farming systems, soil-less cultivation, and tasting farm-fresh produce.
Hands-on greenhouse construction, integration of automated climate control systems, and a greenhouse tour featuring advanced planting techniques.
RFID tagging and tracking of livestock, health monitoring through wearable technology, and real-time data analysis for animal welfare.
Technology showcase featuring environmental monitoring tools, sustainable agriculture practices, and demonstrations of renewable energy solutions..