Sherburne celebrates resurrected ag program at greenhouse unveiling
SHERBURNE – Sherburne-Earlville Central School District unveiled its new greenhouse donated by The Chobani Foundation on Friday afternoon, along with highlighting the district’s resurrection of its Agricultural Science program and implementation of a Future Farmers of America chapter.
New York Senator James Seward, Assemblymen Gary Finch and Bill Magee were among dozens of supporters at the ribbon cutting, speaking on the importance of the agriculture industry in New York State and the necessity of educating young leaders.
“This is truly a great day for Sherburne-Earlville students and this school district, but it’s also a great day for agriculture here in Chenango County and this part of New York State,” said Seward.
Adding that he’s seen a resurgence of agriculture programs and FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapters formed in his senate district, Seward said, “It’s important to know where your food comes from and [it’s important] it be good quality food, supply for our residents. And also there’s so many educational opportunities that come with an Agricultural Science program.”
Sherburne-Earlville’s purchase of the greenhouse was made possible by a $25,000 donation from The Chobani Foundation. Seward, Finch, S-E Superintendent Eric Schnabl, S-E Agriculture Club advisor Scott Bugbee, and S-E Agriculture Club Vice President Edward Geier each thanked Chobani for its support, along with other community individuals and businesses who contributed with donations and with the construction.
Bugbee said, “This would not be possible without the foundation’s efforts. This all started with a conversation in fall of 2016 with a couple very good people, Don Brown and Cassie Treen, working as The Chobani Foundation’s reps.”
Schnabl presented a plaque of appreciation to Chobani Director of Executive Communications and Philanthropic Affairs Jason Rahlan on Friday.
Schnabl said, “As many of you might know, we used have an ag program here a long time ago. And here in Chenango County and Sherburne-Earlville, we really are in the heart of agriculture in central New York. To be able to bring this program back is just a great moment and a great day and obviously a great future for our students and for Agricultural Science, for agriculture in general, and our community moving forward.”
Schnabl added that the district is also in the works of starting a Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter in an effort to further educate students and form leaders who will go on to serve the community.
Assemblyman Finch said, “This is a wonderful example of business, industry, private enterprise and school districts forming a partnership. It’s a great, great program, and it’s one come back after almost 20 years ... FFA, which the superintendent mentioned a few moments ago, is coming back here and that’s a great, great sign as well. Leadership is what we need––good leadership.”
In addition to The Chobani Foundation, speakers at the ribbon cutting also thanked Griffin Greenhouse, Mountain View Gardens, the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, S-E Agriculture Club advisor Scott Bugbee, S-E agriculture students, Adsit Septic & Excavation, Palmer Electric and others for bringing the greenhouse initiative to fruition.
Sherburne-Earlville Central School District Superintendent Eric Schnabl, Jason Rahlanand Jenna Scilacci of The Chobani Foundation, and S-E Agriculture Club students cutting the ribbon to the district's new greenhouse on Friday. (Grady Thompson photo)
New York Senator James Seward, Assemblymen Gary Finch and Bill Magee were among dozens of supporters at the ribbon cutting, speaking on the importance of the agriculture industry in New York State and the necessity of educating young leaders.
“This is truly a great day for Sherburne-Earlville students and this school district, but it’s also a great day for agriculture here in Chenango County and this part of New York State,” said Seward.
Adding that he’s seen a resurgence of agriculture programs and FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapters formed in his senate district, Seward said, “It’s important to know where your food comes from and [it’s important] it be good quality food, supply for our residents. And also there’s so many educational opportunities that come with an Agricultural Science program.”
Sherburne-Earlville’s purchase of the greenhouse was made possible by a $25,000 donation from The Chobani Foundation. Seward, Finch, S-E Superintendent Eric Schnabl, S-E Agriculture Club advisor Scott Bugbee, and S-E Agriculture Club Vice President Edward Geier each thanked Chobani for its support, along with other community individuals and businesses who contributed with donations and with the construction.
Bugbee said, “This would not be possible without the foundation’s efforts. This all started with a conversation in fall of 2016 with a couple very good people, Don Brown and Cassie Treen, working as The Chobani Foundation’s reps.”
Schnabl presented a plaque of appreciation to Chobani Director of Executive Communications and Philanthropic Affairs Jason Rahlan on Friday.
Schnabl said, “As many of you might know, we used have an ag program here a long time ago. And here in Chenango County and Sherburne-Earlville, we really are in the heart of agriculture in central New York. To be able to bring this program back is just a great moment and a great day and obviously a great future for our students and for Agricultural Science, for agriculture in general, and our community moving forward.”
Schnabl added that the district is also in the works of starting a Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter in an effort to further educate students and form leaders who will go on to serve the community.
Assemblyman Finch said, “This is a wonderful example of business, industry, private enterprise and school districts forming a partnership. It’s a great, great program, and it’s one come back after almost 20 years ... FFA, which the superintendent mentioned a few moments ago, is coming back here and that’s a great, great sign as well. Leadership is what we need––good leadership.”
In addition to The Chobani Foundation, speakers at the ribbon cutting also thanked Griffin Greenhouse, Mountain View Gardens, the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, S-E Agriculture Club advisor Scott Bugbee, S-E agriculture students, Adsit Septic & Excavation, Palmer Electric and others for bringing the greenhouse initiative to fruition.
Sherburne-Earlville Central School District Superintendent Eric Schnabl, Jason Rahlanand Jenna Scilacci of The Chobani Foundation, and S-E Agriculture Club students cutting the ribbon to the district's new greenhouse on Friday. (Grady Thompson photo)
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