The Hall County School District was recently awarded a $50,000 “Cargill Cares Grant” to help fund its agriculture program. The grant was used to purchase two large animal trailers, a truck and other agricultural tools for the district.
Christine Wages and Natalia McNew from Cargill were recognized for their contributions during a school board meeting on Monday, Oct. 19. The representatives were introduced by Executive Director of Career Tech and Agriculture Education Rhonda Samples and were each presented a plaque by Board Chair Craig Herrington on behalf of the district.
After the presentation, Hall County agriculture teachers and students spoke about how the new equipment will help with shows and competitions and will allow students to explore different career paths in the agricultural field.
“The Cargill Corporation is an incredible community partner,” said Hall County School District Superintendent Will Schofield. “They are committed to building something special, and this generous grant will help connect more young people to careers in agriculture, which we all know is a critical part of our local and state economy.”
Just last month, the Hall County School District announced plans to create a working farm on a 51-acre tract of land in the northern part of the county for an agri-business education program.
