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Weidland High teachers seek school‑site goat herd for animal‑science instruction; neighbors raise location concerns
Summary
Two agriculture teachers presented a plan for a small goat farm on school grounds to expand hands‑on animal‑science instruction. Neighbors and council members raised worries about proximity to subdivisions, odor, flooding, and zoning; presenters said they would seek a zoning variance and prefer on‑campus housing for safety and instructional time.
Whiteland — Teachers from the Whiteland High School agriculture department asked the Town Council to consider allowing a small goat herd on school property to broaden hands‑on animal‑science instruction and create classroom‑to‑market learning opportunities.
Hannah Knight, an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, and Katie Ott, the other agriculture teacher, told the council their animal‑science pathway serves more than 100 students and lacks on‑site livestock that would give students practical husbandry experience. “Our vision is a goat farm that’s maintained and managed by the AG program and the animal science pathway to create opportunities for students to gain husbandry experience as well as some business management skills,” Knight said. The teachers said goats require less space…
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