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Our students learn valuable skills related to horticulture that may help them enter a career path upon graduation. The plants we sell helps the community get quality items at a more reasonable price. The funds generated are used by the students and our FFA contents and field trips. The addition of the fertilizer injector helps teach students not to waste Read more...
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Placement of gateway signage create an appealing first impression for Guntersville tourists and potential developers. Likewise, the signage not only provides powerful aesthetic introduction to visitors, but also creates an additional source of pride for our citizens. Read more...
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The restoration of the North Sand Mountain Agriscience Greenhouse has improved the aestitics of the school campus by restoring an old eye sore. It has created an environment for educational and hands-on learning opportunities for the 100+ NSM Ag students each year and the 50+ 21st Century after School Program kids. It will be used as a lab for teaching Read more...
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Providing AED’s to the Fort Payne Police Department could potentially save lives. The police arrive 3-4 minutes before first responders to an emergency situation. The AED’s will be a valuable tool in serving the citizens of Fort Payne. The students in the Fort Payne High ATV class became more aware of the need for AED’s and how the equipment can Read more...
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We were able to help teach folks about healthy eating habits and through crop drops and gleaning were able to put over 38,000 lbs of food into the local food banks and help fight hunger. (All fresh produce) Read more...
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The new 4000 s.f. Farmer’s Market/Event Center has thus far proven to be a very popular destination for the citizens of Hartselle and surrounding community residents. This facility was dedicated with a community event ribbon cutting on May 27, 2017 in time for local produce growers to start selling fresh garden vegetables to the public. The spacious “open air” facility Read more...
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The Farm to Fork dinner was a county wide community event. Participants were educated on the fruits and vegetables that are locally grown and available at farmers markets. Some of these food items were prepared and served on site to the participants. By hosting this event, Lawrence County citizens were made aware of the bountiful availability of fruits and vegetables Read more...
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The Farm Food Collaborative’s purchase of packaging materials for various specialty crop farmers will impact our community by relieving the cost of packaging which in turn allows the farmer to access a wider range of wholesale markets. This access allows the farmer to deliver fresh local produce to the community including area school districts as part of the Farm to Read more...
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The seniors in the Fairview community and surrounding areas can begin receiving the nutrition they need on a daily basis through the Meals on Wheels program. In addition, the center will also be able to conduct a regular exercise program which will keep these elderly mobile. By keeping seniors of this community active, it gives them a better quality of Read more...
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This project allowed us to provide students, who would otherwise not had the opportunity to do so, the chance to apply core math and science concepts to the challenge of building and driving an electric car. The excitement level was palpable as parents and grandparents came to camp graduation to watch as students demonstrated the car. Additional students will also Read more...
