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Farm Bureau grants fund teacher projects; Center of Opportunity to heat greenhouse for student-led program
Summary
A Farm Bureau representative announced two Duplin teachers received small teacher grants; Rena Patrick described using funds to heat and equip a greenhouse at the Center of Opportunity and plans to expand with solar panels and community expertise.
Justin Edwards, appearing on behalf of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, told the Duplin County Board on Jan. 6 that the bureau awards 25 grants twice a year (up to $500 each) and that two Duplin County teachers received grants in the current cycle.
Edwards identified one recipient, Victoria Newkirk, and introduced Rena Patrick from the Center of Opportunity to explain her grant-funded project. "The grant that…
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