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Sheridan High School Horticulture

Students learn many aspects of plant production while growing vegetables in three greenhouses, including two large greenhouses measuring 50ʹ × 60ʹ, and one smaller one measuring 16ʹ × 25ʹ. The greenhouses have traditional beds containing a soil/compost mix, as well as two hydroponic walls. Students grow a variety of vegetables and leafy greens, which are used in the school lunch program. They also sell starts to community residents, with proceeds helping to sustain the horticulture program.

Among the latest projects is to test fast-growing plants, including DNA testing. These plants are developed through traditional plant breeding and are used for teaching and research.

Vocational agriculture teachers and FFA co-advisors: :
Clay Christensen and Chaney Peterson
Location:
Sheridan
Email:
clay.christensen@scsd2.com and chaney.peterson@scsd2.com
Phone:
307-672-2495
Website:
https://scsd2.com/schools/sheridan-high/
Plants growing in a greenhouse
Students learn many aspects of plant production and horticulture while growing vegetables and fruits in three greenhouses. Participants sell plant starts to community residents each spring, with proceeds helping to sustain the horticulture program.