High-tech hydroponic rooftop greenhouse opens atop Williamsburg’s PS 84

In a brilliant effort to teach preteens all about sustainable greens, Williamsburg, Brooklyn's PS 84 has opened an impressive high-tech hydroponic rooftop greenhouse and it's run completely by the students. <a href="http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/39/11/dtg-bb-ps84-greenhouse-2016-03-04-bk.html">Brooklyn Paper</a> reports that the school's rooftop is a "high-tech hydroponic hothouse" complete with soil-free gardens and an aquaponics tank geared towards teaching students about sustainable <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/tag/urban-farms/">urban farming</a>.

According to the Brooklyn Paper, the idea to install a rooftop garden came from the parents who spent years raising funds from politicians and private donors. <em>(Photo by Daphne Youree)</em>

The objective is to teach students hands-on gardening skills as well as the unmeasureable rewards that come from growing their own sustainable food. <em>(Photo by Daphne Youree)</em>

The Brooklyn rooftop garden program has proved to be so popular that Borough President Eric Adams has already committed $167,000 in taxpayer funds to build more indoor farms at more educational institutions. <em>(Photo by Daphne Youree)</em>

The hydroponic system uses a fish tank for harvesting fish poo for fertilizer. <em>(Photo by Daphne Youree)</em>

PS84 Hydroponic Rooftop Greenhouse. <em>(Photo by Daphne Youree)</em>

PS84 Hydroponic Rooftop Greenhouse. <em>(Photo by Daphne Youree)</em>

PS84 Hydroponic Rooftop Greenhouse. <em>(Photo by Daphne Youree)</em>

PS84 Hydroponic Rooftop Greenhouse. <em>(Photo by Daphne Youree)</em>