Beyond the Bell with Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance

Growing Food, Growing Futures: School-Based Hydroponics in Bloomer, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance

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In this episode of Beyond the Bell: Food Edition, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Racheal Haas shares how Bloomer Middle and High School’s hydroponic systems are turning classrooms into hands-on learning spaces. The program gives students real-world experience in sustainable agriculture while producing fresh food for school meals, the local pantry, and families in need—showing how education and food access can grow together.  Home | Bloomer High School