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Wall student, agriculture teacher showcase Perkins‑funded hydroponic tower gardens
Summary
An agriculture educator and student demonstrated two Perkins‑grant hydroponic tower gardens, describing classroom seed‑germination work, grow‑light schedules and plans to sell surplus plants to raise funds for local needs.
Megan Jensen, Wall School District agriculture educator and FFA advisor, and student Lewis Rancor presented two hydroponic tower gardens the district received through a Perkins grant and described how the towers are being used in classroom instruction.
Jensen said her horticulture students ran seed‑germination tests, started seedlings and moved successful plants into the towers. ‘‘This past spring we applied for a Perkins grant to receive two tower gardens,’’ Jensen said. She explained the classroom uses of the towers and the goal of giving students practical hands‑on experience with plant science and…
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