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Planting Seeds for Student Success
Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Ruby 6
Greenhouses have always been a great place for hands-on learning, but with a few simple strategies, they can do even more—helping students develop skills, explore careers, and bring fresh ideas to the classroom. In this workshop, we’ll cover the essentials of running a successful school greenhouse and highlight the top five crops to grow. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing space, you’ll gain practical tools to evaluate your greenhouse, boost productivity, and incorporate food production into your curriculum. Join us as we explore how school greenhouses can honor tradition while embracing new possibilities.
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Kirstin Bailey

Farmer, NE-Leigh Farm
Kirstin Bailey is a Senior Project Associate, at the Center for Rural Affairs. Kirstin is an experienced farmer, beekeeper, and community advocate with over a decade of hands-on expertise in specialty crops and sustainable farming practices. Kirstin specializes in maximizing small... Read More →
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Jenna Sutterfield

Local Foods Associate, Center for Rural Affairs, PO Box 136, Lyons, NE 68038
Jenna Sutterfield is a Local Foods Associate at the Center for Rural Affairs with a strong background in FFA and over four years of experience in project management and event planning for agricultural professionals in Nebraska. She actively supports farm-to-school initiatives across... Read More →
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Tom Wheeldon

Tom Wheeldon has a passion for plants and greenhouse operations. Tom has 43 years of teaching Agriculture Education at Schuyler Central High School and The Career Academy, in Lincoln. Tom has 33 years of greenhouse operation and management. Tom’s experiences include bedding plant... Read More →
Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Ruby 6
  Agriculture Food and Natural Resources   Human Sciences and Education (FCS)

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