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JAMAICA: Manchester Schools Benefiting From Hydroponics
Two secondary schools in Manchester are set to see the benefits from the use of vertical hydroponic towers in the enhancement of agricultural programmes for students.
The schools namely, Manchester High and Holmwood Technical High, were presented with the towers on Thursday during a handing over ceremony in Mandeville.
USA - MICHIGAN: Ubly FFA Receives Glassbrook Grant to Expand Hands-On Agriculture Learning
The Ubly FFA Chapter was one of 11 schools awarded Glassbrook grant funding to support hands-on agricultural education.
The chapter wrote a grant to purchase Tower Gardens, a vertical farming and hydroponics system, for use in the school and greenhouse.
USA - NEW YORK: Indoor Gardens Provide Fresh Greens For Campus Community
College-in-the-Woods (CIW) Dining Hall is not only surrounded by greenery on the outside, but also grows fresh leafy greens inside the building. Throughout the dining area, glowing white columns sprout herbs, lettuce and more, giving diners a first-hand look at sustainability in action at Binghamton University.
Three Tower Gardens were planted at CIW in fall 2024 after the Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) team learned about the hydroponic towers and collaborated with the University to bring them on-site.
INDIANA: Jefferson STEM Elementary Showcases Tower Garden Learning Experience
WARSAW — Jefferson STEM Elementary recently welcomed Steven Koontz, Indiana Master Gardener and owner of Keep It Watered, for a hands-on learning experience with Jefferson’s six aeroponic tower gardens.
The gardens, made possible through generous donations from Da-Lite/Legrand and the K21 Health Foundation, have become an ongoing part of Jefferson’s STEM program thanks to Koontz’s continued support with materials and expertise.

