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District presents vision for 32‑acre agricultural center to expand hands‑on learning
Summary
Santa Paula Unified staff outlined a proposal to develop a 32‑acre district farm into an agricultural center and outdoor classroom linking preschool through high school curriculum, CTE pathways and community partnerships. Trustees raised questions about costs, transportation and wildfire safety.
District staff presented a multi‑year vision to convert district farmland into an agricultural center that would serve preschool through 12th grade as an outdoor classroom, career pathway and community resource.
The presenter described four thematic zones — a pumpkin patch and nursery, row crops with indigenous 'three sisters' planting, a creek interpretive trail, and a living classroom — tied to science standards, nutrition education and CTE pathways. He cited…
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