State gardening education grants awarded to five Lyon County schools
Five Lyon County schools were among 48 schools in five Nevada counties awarded grants in support of classroom gardening efforts.
Riverview and Sutro elementary schools in Dayton, Silver Stage Elementary and Middle School in Silver Springs, and Fernley Elementary School are recipients of Nevada Department of Agriculture grants made possible through a Senate Bill signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval this year that allowed the NDA to appropriate up to $10,000 in funding to each qualifying school during the 2017-2018 school year.
“Encouraging consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is an ongoing priority for Nevada schools to promote healthy living and learning for students,” Director Jim Barbee said. “We hope this funding will encourage Title I schools to establish and maintain school gardens, where students can learn applied sciences and healthy eating.”
This educational approach also allows teachers to provide a course of study addressing multiple subject areas in a hands-on setting as an extension of the classroom.
SB 167 will also provide a total of $205,000 in fiscal year 2018-2019. Nevada Title 1 schools will be able to apply for up to $5,000. A request for proposal will be released summer 2018.
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