By Dena Wood
The Times
Prescott Vo-Ag and FFA Programs Up and Running
Scott Branson lends decades of experience to program development
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Vo-Ag teacher and FFA Advisor Scott Branson checks out the newly planted tomato seeds in his classroom. The seedlings will move to a greenhouse that will be erected during spring break. In addition to growing plants, students will learn to market and sell their produce as part of the new ag-economics program.
PRESCOTT – For the first time in over 40 years, Prescott High School is offering agricultural-focused career and technical education (CTE) courses. Dual credit agreements with Walla Walla Community College and a new FFA charter have created even more opportunities for students.
Superintendent Brett Cox said his certification as a District Vocational Director played a big role in the district's decision to hire him two years ago. The board wanted to expand elective offerings and start a vocational program, he said. This year, those goals became a reality.
Over the summer last year, a larg...
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