TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) \u2014 Woodville School is looking to bring in more resources to their on-site farm to expand their agriculture program. <\/p>\n
Students are able to earn qualifications in agriculture to earn high school credits. The school is looking to build a bigger barn on their site to bring in a dairy cow.Watch the video below to hear from students and faculty about why the expansion of this program is so important. <\/p>\n
“A LIVING TEXTBOOK”: Agriculture program at Woodville School working to expand following student success<\/p>\n
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:<\/p>\n
There’s one science class that looks a little different here at Woodville School, that’s because they’are about to see theory come to life at their on-site farm. I’m Maya Sargent in Southeast Tallahassee, breaking down how this program has helped students and why they’re working to expand resources here. <\/p>\n
There’s just as much activity happening outside of the classrrom at Woodville School as there is inside the classroom.<\/p>\n
Students are taking care of animals ranging from cows to quail, chickens, and goats. <\/p>\n
It’s not just about teaching kids skills using hands-on learning; they can also earn qualifications in agriculture that count toward high school credits. <\/p>\n
“I’m hyper aware of what one teacher can do to someone’s entire life,” said Kenneth Edwards, who runs the program here.<\/p>\n
Edwards said they’ve seen an increase in pass rates because they’re able to bring theory to life. <\/p>\n
“Every part of what is in that agriculture textbook inside, that we do not use, is alive out here,” said Edwards. “We have built a living textbook.” <\/p>\n
It’s helped students like Christopher Washington and Mikayla Wilson, who helm the agriculture program here, forge friendships. <\/p>\n
“I think it bonds us a lot because like we have to work with each other and it makes us like bring out that like teamwork side of us,” said Washington. <\/p>\n
I love the hands-on learning because of the tests that we have coming up soon,” said Wilson. “I feel like it’s a great way for learning.”<\/p>\n
The school tells me they’re expanding this program further, building a barn at the back of the school, where they hope to make their own cheese and milk. <\/p>\n
Principal Cari Molinaro said it’s showing kids there are alternate career routes. <\/p>\n
“College is definitely an avenue, but certainly it is okay to choose a career and be certified and trained in that area, and go on and start working and making money and providing for yourself,” said Molinaro. <\/p>\n
Staff say money for these resources has come from a variety of support systems, including the Foundation for Leon County Schools. Edwards said they’re building a bigger barn at the back of the school. In Southeast Tallahassee, Maya Sargent, ABC 27. <\/p>\n
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