A school district in Manistee, Michigan, has implemented a hydroponic growing system — funded by a nearly $5,000 grant from the National School Lunch Program. Students are now growing lettuce in nutrient-rich solutions, shortening the time from seed to harvest and teaching students about local food production.
Manistee News Advocate
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Title: School Hydroponic System Brings Fresh Produce to Students
Category: Education / Community
Excerpt: A grant-supported hydroponic system is producing lettuce for school lunches and educating students on sustainable farming.