A horticulture class at Parsons High School is hoping to raise nearly $8,000 to complete a long desired project. While the Viking Farms class already has a container for hydroponics, they'll soon be getting a hoop house.
The tunneled greenhouse structure was funded thanks to an $8,000 grant secured by Grow Labette. But, a desire to have electricity installed for year-round planting comes with an added cost of around $7,800.
Right now, the current container only allows students to grow leafy greens and herbs. The new hoop house, with electricity, would help the greenhouse maintain a higher temperature so they could grow vegetables and even tropical fruits.
"A greenhouse would give us the opportunity to learn how to grow in the soil, during the school year to be able to utilize the school year a little bit more for learning different types of growing methods. How to maintain soil health and stuff like that," said Kelsey Fabrycky, Viking Farms teacher.
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