Sustainable agriculture in 20 acres

  • Solar panels provide for the electric needs of the NTCC ag building. TRIBUNE PHOTO / ELIZABETH LANNING
    Solar panels provide for the electric needs of the NTCC ag building. TRIBUNE PHOTO / ELIZABETH LANNING
  • Sustainable agriculture in 20 acres
    Sustainable agriculture in 20 acres
  • The goats beg for some attention. Feathered fowl hunt for a little shade. TRIBUNE PHOTOS / ELIZABETH LANNING
    The goats beg for some attention. Feathered fowl hunt for a little shade. TRIBUNE PHOTOS / ELIZABETH LANNING
Northeast Texas Community College has an agricultural program that is working to effect a sustainable farm on 20 acres of college property managed by Mrs. Rene’ McCracken, Director of Agriculture. The farm operates on the idea that no farm is truly sustainable unless it is economically stable as well. Gardening, animal husbandry, cut flowers, and kitchen goodies as well as catering options give…

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