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Students learn a variety of life skills while participating in a plant sciences program at the rural school southwest of Cody, where they plant vegetable seeds under grow lights in an indoor classroom in late winter. In April, they transplant the seedlings into beds in a heated greenhouse, and then sell approximately 400 starts each May to South Fork residents and school district personnel. Surplus plants are then available at the Cody Farmers Market in the spring.

Funds are used for ski trips to Sleeping Giant Ski Area and Zipline west of Cody, field trips, and educational materials.

Students learn about the science of plants, including different stages of plant growth and what it takes to raise healthy plants. They also learn about advertising and marketing strategies.