Cincinnati Public Schools installs hydroponic units, seeks GAP certification for CTE ag program

Sep 28, 2026

A Cincinnati Public Schools staff member said the district used Grow Ohio funds to create an agriculture CTE pathway, pursue GAP certification so produce could be served in cafeterias, and install four hydroponic units for year-round learning and certifications.

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A Cincinnati Public Schools staff member described how the district divided Grow Ohio funds between establishing an agricultural career-technical education program and installing hydroponic systems. "So Cincinnati Public School, when they were awarded the Grow Ohio grant, we took that into 2 parts," the staff member said.

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