EPIC’s Natural Resource’s Pathway Lead, Mike Montgomery, was featured in the latest issue of Chalkbeat. In the article, “This Colorado science teacher wants students to understand how food gets to the dinner table. Montgomery talks in the article about,” We are fortunate to have a hydroponics farm on the EPIC campus. Students, while learning the science behind plant growth, are involved with seeding, transplanting, and harvesting leafy greens for distribution to the cafeterias in the high schools for the creation of “EPIC” salads.
We also provide some produce to community food banks. The students take great pride in this work, knowing that they are providing for those in the community who might be facing food scarcity. The conversations we have in class have shifted beyond plant science to food production, distribution, and the need to reduce food waste. Talk about impactful lessons!” Read more of Monty’s interview in bio.
