SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Students in Nixa will soon have more room to grow fresh food on school grounds.
It’s possible due to the USDA’s Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grant will result in $300,000 being awarded to the school.
The current greenhouse with tower gardens is located at the John Thomas School of Discovery.
Through the money, the expansion will take place with the construction of a larger greenhouse and additional tower gardens.


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