Students in the Deerfield-Windsor School Gardening class are growing vegetables without soil and using 90% less water and energy thanks to a grant from Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District.  Money received from the grant was used to purchase a Hydroponic Tower Garden.

The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District provides money to schools to fund programs and initiatives that will provide students with a new approach to education and experimental learning while learning about agriculture and/or natural resources.

District Chairman, Marty McLendon said, “The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to support agricultural and conservation education opportunities in local schools. The opportunity for students to learn about growing food will give them valuable insight into the importance of agriculture for our local communities in southwest Georgia. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Deerfield-Windsor School for this important educational experience."