Vivian Allen and students from the St. Thomas-St. John Seventh-day Adventist School Trail Blazers Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization have received a vertical planter growing system. This was one of seven vertical planter systems complete with wheels for easy mobility, given to residents of the Celestino White Senior Residence Facility.
Planters were supplied with compost augmented potting soil, tomato seedlings, bunching onions, carrot and beets seeds, and dwarf cucumber seedlings. Funding for this project was obtained from a Year Long Living to Serve Grant from the Future Farmers of America organization.
Applicants must identify a community need that falls within one of four focus areas:
Community Safety: Addresses concerns regarding the safety of community members and the preparation, response and recovery efforts that relate to emergency preparedness and natural disasters.
Hunger, Health and Nutrition: Addresses unmet food insecurity needs, increasing physical activity and improving healthy habits to promote physical and mental well-being of the community.
Environmental Responsibility: Addresses issues regarding air and water quality, energy and water efficiency, at-risk ecosystems and conservation to protect and sustain the natural systems upon which all life depends.
Community Engagement: Addresses matters related to heritage and traditions, connections between community members and civic responsibility throughout the community.
