Hydroponic Farm Boosts Healthy Eating Special Needs Jobs at NC University / Public News Service
William Peace University is teaming up with Produce Purpose, a nonprofit organization, to install a hydroponic farming operation on campus. The new program aims to provide purposeful employment for individuals with special needs, promote sustainable and pesticide-free agriculture, and encourage healthy eating habits at the university. Matthew Harvey, founder of Produce Purpose, said the program, inspired by his brother, is not only to promote interactive learning but to address a real problem happening among young people. ...