Mallory McDonald and Chris McDonald

The team’s innovative teaching project, “Southwestern Agriculture Center and Farm,” is a school farm created to enhance learning in animal science and agriculture mechanics. Students will be able to grow, produce and raise small animals and livestock. They will be responsible for the planning, care and marketing of commodities from the farm as well. Produce and animals will be sold in the community to sustain the project annually, while produce from the farm will be used in a farm-to-table project to provide other students with access to fresh, nutritious food. The Voya Unsung Heroes grant will be used to purchase equipment and building materials for the farm.