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Prospect Point develops school garden

Prospect Point has begun a garden project that will serve to enrich the educational opportunities for students. The garden currently includes 14 mini-plots and will be planted and cared for by 12 different classrooms. Additional instruction is being offered on using organic methods in gardening.

Prospect Point teachers Lance Longmire (5th grade) and Kris Takemura (Kindergarten) are organizing the project with the help of Wa-Hi teacher Arch McHie, and some of his Agriculture students, and local farmers. Longmire's class has also attended a "Farmer to Farmer" conference in Pasco that was specifically designed to teach 5th grade students basic farming practices and the importance of farming in Eastern Washington, as well as land conservation and stewardship.

"Agriculture is one of Walla Walla's most important industries. Although we realize that most of our students will not grow up to be in the farming business, it is important that they understand the basic concepts behind farming so that they can be informed citizens of this region," Lance Longmire.
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