VWC Donates to the Salmon School Garden Project

Salmon, Idaho – Valley Wide Cooperative and Land O’ Lakes donate a total of $2000 to the Salmon School Garden Project. The money will go towards developing a school-based garden and corresponding Farm-to-School program that will be fully integrated into the Salmon School District’s long-term learning environment. This program aims to teach students the art and science of growing and preparing nutritious foods as well as the importance of sustainable agriculture. 

Pictured from Left to Right: 
Sean Durham, Online Marketing Specialist Valley Wide Cooperative; Jim McDonald, Salmon Propane Manager Valley Wide Cooperative; Jason Pollard, Director of Marketing and Communications Valley Wide Cooperative; Katie Cooper, Ag teacher Salmon Senior and Jr High School, Jessica McAleese, chairperson Salmon School Garden Project; Jake Zollinger, Salmon Agronomics Manager Valley Agronomics LLC; Camille Williams, Salmon Valley Country Store Manager; and several Salmon High School Students.
Since 1920 Valley Wide Cooperative has been helping farmers and ranchers build their homes and businesses through dedication and expertise. Valley Wide Cooperative is involved in every community we are a part of, and we are helping to cultivate and strengthen the current and next generation of farmers