Agriscience Reimagined: Growing Roots, Not Just Animals | Des Moines News

Des Moines Public Schools is revamping its agriscience program, ditching animals for a fresh focus on farming and growing—partnering with Global Greens and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden to make agriculture more hands-on and relatable. With a new teacher and 30 eager students already signed up, the revamped program aims to reconnect kids with the land, explore how plants impact health and wellness, and challenge stereotypes about farming. A new garden at McCombs Middle School will serve as a living classroom, opening doors to diverse agricultural careers and inspiring the next generation of ag leaders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0956c6bd33be24fb