US (MO): Monsanto-funded greenhouse teaches hydroponics to students
Jackie Carlson, Jefferson ag teacher, used a $1,500 grant from Monsanto to purchase a hydroponic system.
The students started with 60 tilapia fish that came from Northwest Missouri State University. The fish were 1/2 inch in May and are now several inches long. The fish are carefully monitored and fed a measured amount of food twice daily.
The system supports 18 heads of lettuce, with lettuce seedlings ready to be harvested in two to three weeks. The lettuce will be served in the school cafeteria throughout the year.
In April, when the fish are about 12 inches long, the students plan to harvest them and hold a community fish fry. Carlson hopes the fish fry proceeds will cover the expenses of the hydroponic system, making the project self sustainable.
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