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Wheatland Middle School Horticulture

Students in STEM, science, math, life skills, and other classes learn about horticulture, plant sciences, gardening, greenhouse management, and other topics as part of their curriculum.

The farm-to-plate activities, which include the Healthy Snacks from the Garden program, allow students to learn many aspects of food production from start to finish, and they get to enjoy the fruits of their labor with fresh produce and items made with the produce, like salsa. Produce is also donated to several local food drives.

Coordinator:
science and STEM teacher Lee Hawkins
Location:
Wheatland
Email:
lee.hawkins@platte1.org
Phone:
307-322-1518

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Hands planting in a garden
Wheatland Middle School students grow a variety of vegetables and fruits as part of the school’s horticulture program. They help to prepare foods with the produce, including homemade salsa, and then get to enjoy the fruits of their labor.