School or Community Site
https://www.sad1.org/page/educational-farm
Physical Address
340 State Street
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
Contact Name
John Hoffses
Email
hoffsesj@sad1.org
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Flowers and ornamentals, Orchard, Greenhouse or hoop house
When was your garden project started?
1990
What type of facility hosts your garden?
Public School
What programs does your garden project include?
CTE, FFA, School Cafeteria, Farm Tours
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
Yes
Who volunteers in your garden?
Students and adults
How is your garden project funded?
School budget/CTE funding, Grants, Donations
What community connections do you have?
Local businesses and farms, food pantries
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Students, adults, and volunteers
What are your future goals?
Provide more fresh fruits and vegetables to our communities by taking a more regenerative approach while also teaching future generations along the way.
What is your most significant need?
A good way to network with other farms/gardens to share techniques, ideas, and resources.
