DuPage Farm Bureau supports horticulture and agricultural education in Glenbard

Glenbard District 87 received a $6,000 donation from the DuPage County Farm Bureau to support horticulture and agricultural education at all four Glenbard high  schools. 

Each campus offers two dual credit courses in collaboration with College of DuPage (Introduction to Horticulture 1100 and Introduction to Urban Sustainable Agriculture 2300). Student enrollment in this program has grown 70% since its inaugural year in 2023-2024. As a part of the courses, students participate in a number of field-based experiences, including leadership development and career exploration. 

For information about how to support students in this program, contact Mike Fumagalli, assistant director of teaching and learning in Glenbard District 87, at [email protected]. 

(Pictured L to R: front row – Kyle Nugent (Glenbard West), Teresa Orlow (Glenbard North), Kara Norton (DuPage County Farm Bureau), Gabby Peterson (Glenbard South), Terra Costa Howard (Illinois State Representative), back row – Luke Allen (IL Ag Education Program Advisor), Dave Krodel (Glenbard East), Nick Scipione (Glenbard East), John Metzler (Glenbard West), Mike Fumagalli (Glenbard District 87 Administrative Center)