Know what the rules are. There is a need for greater consumer awareness of agricultural issues. There are limits to student-centered learning. It is a motivational tool - good, but there is a need to learn in the context of experts as well. Students and teachers need to have a focused program that generates excitement.
Sustainability is a function of visionary leadership of single person and group of people.
You need to stick with this project, because it will grow. Extension is not an entrepreneurial organization. The project needs to be flexible in order to meet local needs. The concept has broad appeal to many different groups. Funding is easy when long-term benefit is clearly defined.