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School describes hands-on horticulture program with nearly 1-acre garden and produce stand
Summary
Presenters described a school horticulture program that teaches strawberry and vegetable production, offers individual gardens for middle-school students, supports FFA and SAE projects, and runs a produce stand with regular customers.
Presenters at a school meeting described a hands-on horticulture program that teaches strawberry and vegetable production and gives students experience from planting to sale.
The program “gives kids the opportunity to not only learn in the classroom, but also in a practical way out in the field,” Staff member 1 (Staff member) said. The presenters said the curriculum covers strawberry and vegetable production, animal sciences, soil sciences, leadership skills and the Future Farmers of America (FFA).
The program operates an almost 1-acre area of row crops plus raised beds and…
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