Harrisburg board reopens debate over Joshua Farm license; motion to extend set for Jan. 28

Harrisburg City School District officials reopened discussion on Jan. 14 about whether to reverse a November decision to terminate the licensing agreement with Wildheart Ministries for the small parcel known as Joshua Farm at 213 South 18th Street.

The district receiver, Dr. Suskey, summarized recent outreach and recommended reconsidering the termination so students and the community can continue to access the farm while the board decides the property’s future. “If the board wishes to hold on to this piece of land, then why not allow Wildheart to continue its work through the 2025 year and beyond until such time that the board makes a decision to do something with the property?” Dr. Suskey said.

The discussion followed public comments urging the district to preserve the farm’s programming and local food production. A student and district social worker…