An example of a 26’x48’ greenhouse which is being planned for educational purposes with funds donated by Monsanto and local supporters is pictured. It will be located between the ag shop and the administration building in Holyoke School District.
Forces join to raise funds for greenhouse project
Re-1J Foundation has joined with Heginbotham Trust and Carl and Kathy Schneller in an effort to raise funds for its current academic project — a commercial greenhouse.
The commercial greenhouse project was proposed to the foundation for funding by HHS ag teacher and FFA sponsor Shauna Brown. The project has already secured funds from Monsanto, who has committed to donating $25,000 toward the project.
Heginbotham Trust has agreed to match every donation up to $10,000 and Carl and Kathy Schneller will match every donation up to $5,000 until Jan. 10. In short, a $1 donation could mean up to $3 for the project.
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