Submitted by Heather Dimitt-Fletcher
Galt – The Missouri FFA Foundation is awarding a Learning by Doing Classroom grant to the agriculture education program at Grundy Co R-V High School.
In 2022, the Missouri FFA Foundation launched the Learning by Doing Classroom grants program to assist agriculture education teachers across the state in improving the curriculum, equipment, facilities, technology, and supplies needed to support in their classrooms.
“When meeting with ag teachers from across the state, one thing we consistently hear is about the need for more resources at the local level to support agriculture education programming in schools. The foundation is fortunate to have donors who believe in the future of agriculture and the need to educate the next generation. Through their support we’ve developed a classroom grants program that has an incredible impact on students all over Missouri,” said Heather Dimitt-Fletcher, Executive Director.
At Grundy Co R-V High School the grant dollars will be used to support the FFA Chapter’s greenhouse. The grant will help provide plugs, soil, fertilizer, spray, hoses, and other items necessary to run a successful greenhouse.
Emily Gann, the agriculture education teacher at Grundy Co R-V High School said, “My goal is that students learn plant science skills such as ordering plugs for the space available, how to water properly, look for pests or diseases, and how to mix and spray fertilizer and chemicals and the proper personal protective equipment that goes along with that. I hope that students learn agribusiness skills such as how to start, manage, and advertise for a business. I hope that students learn communication and customer service skills. I see this grant directly impacting over 20-25 students in the 24-25 school year and for generations to come.”
Missouri FFA Foundation
The Missouri FFA Foundation secures strategic partnerships and the financial resources to enhance, strengthen, and support the educational and leadership opportunities that promote premier leadership, personal growth, and career success for Missourians in Agricultural Education. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, the foundation is governed by a board of directors. www. missouriffa.org/ foundation
