Va. educators can win classroom hydroponics system – Gazette Journal

2022-09-10 04:13:16 By : Mr. Jackie Pair

News and Information for Gloucester and Mathews, Virginia

Thursday, September 08, 2022 Vol. LXXXV, no. 36 NEW SERIES

Virginia educators interested in growing produce with their students can enter for a chance to win a free hydroponics system from Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom.

Virginia AITC is hosting a 2022 Back-to-School Giveaway through which it will award three lucky Virginia teachers with a HYVE® LF-ONE hydroponic system, valued at $850, for their classrooms.

Those interested in registering for a chance to win should complete an online form at bit.ly/3e1hITw. The entry deadline is Sept. 30, and winners will be selected Oct. 3. All Virginia school educators are eligible to participate in the giveaway.

“With the increased emphasis on health and nutrition, this back-to-school event will allow students to learn what skills and technologies are used in modern agriculture,” said Tammy Maxey, Virginia AITC executive director. “Educators are increasingly requesting avenues to provide hands-on learning for their students to learn to grow produce. Along the way, students can enhance rese...

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