More schools learn they are getting greenhouses from Washington Potato Commission program
Farm and Ranch February 26, 2010 It is that time of year when elementary schools in Washington learn if they are getting a greenhouse from the Washington State Potato Commission’s Kids are Growing program. Karen Bonaudi, Assistant Executive Director of the Potato Commission, says its partner the International Greenhouse Company, doubled its donation this year from five to ten greenhouses. Bonaudi: “So we were able to offer the program, the Kids are Growing Greenhouse Competition, on the eastside of the state as well as the west side of the state. So we have four schools in Seattle, four schools in Spokane and two schools in the Tri-Cities area that are winning new greenhouses for their elementary schools.” For Bonaudi notifying the winners is a great job. Bonaudi: “The teachers have phones and if the kids are there we hear them cheering in the background. Some of the teachers are just practically in tears they are so excited.” The Kid’s are Growing program also provides winning schools with some cash and potato seed. And Bonaudi says the impact reaches beyond the classroom. Bonaudi: “But the parents and the communities also get behind this and it is a real opportunity for the schools to interact more with the families of their students.” Other partners in the program are Fisher Broadcasting, KXLY, KVEW and Yokes Fresh Market. That’s the Northwest Farm and Ranch Report. Brought to you in part by the Washington State Potato Commission. Nutrition today. Good health tomorrow. I’m Bob Hoff on the Northwest Ag Information Network. ? ? ? ?
