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Winter Challenges & Progress at the Drop Collaborative! ❄️
Our students pushed through the cold, and now that the warmer temps are back, they’re making great progress on the chicken coop.

Executive Director
Feb 41 min read
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MEET THE FALL 2024 STUDENTS
We are thrilled to introduce the incredible students selected for the Fall 2024 DC/Unaka High SAE Agriculture Program!

Executive Director
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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The Power of Purpose
In the wake of Hurricane Helene's impact on Northeast Tennessee, our community’s response has been nothing short of remarkable.

Executive Director
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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Building Together
This week brings exciting developments from the Drop Collaborative and Unaka High School SAE Program at Stoney Creek, Elizabethton!

Executive Director
Sep 6, 20241 min read
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Exciting News!
The Drop Collaborative/Unaka High SAE program re-launches Aug 8 at Stoney Creek. Stay tuned for updates! #SAEProgram #AgEducation

Executive Director
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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The Remarkably Inspiring Story of Mary Sue
Lessons in Love, Self Care and Community from an Unlikely Friend

Executive Director
Jul 21, 20241 min read
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Cultivating Success: Exciting Partnership Announcement
Drop Collaborative and Unaka High School Launch Award-Winning Fall 2024 SAE Program at Stoney Creek Homesite.

Executive Director
May 22, 20242 min read
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In Memory of Maria
We are so grateful for knowing Maria and her timeless contribution to the Drop Collaborative is forever cherished.

Executive Director
Mar 6, 20221 min read
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Celebrating the Life of Our Founder
Frances Meyer February 18, 1925 - February 5, 2021 It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Drop Collaborative...

Executive Director
Feb 21, 20211 min read
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Coloring Book Contest
#StoneyCreek #DropCollaborative #HighSchoolStudents #CarterCounty #WashingtonCounty #JohnsonCity #ElizabethtonCity #Tennessee...

Executive Director
Feb 22, 20191 min read
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TNCore Tours DC @Stoney Creek & Unaka High
Deputy Commissioner @LyleAilshieEdD & CTE Consultant @tntechgal visited CTE classes at Unaka HS. Students in Meat Science, Nursing...

Executive Director
Sep 25, 20181 min read
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Fall 2018 Drop Collaborative SAE Student Farmers
Kellie Price is a Unaka High School Senior. She is an FFA Member. She plans to go to college to become an LPN. Her interest in taking...

Executive Director
Sep 13, 20181 min read
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A Day in the Life of a DC SAE Student
Some of the things we have recently accomplished at the farm... First, we have fertilized the pasture fields applying 2,650 pounds of...

Executive Director
Sep 12, 20181 min read
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Shepard's Inn Domestic Violence Shelter's 'Thank You'
The Drop Collaborative received this wonderful letter of thank you from for our Food Donation to 'The Shepherd's Inn' - The communities...

Executive Director
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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Building Careers: CTE programs help prepare students for careers after school
Abby Morris-Frye of @ElizStarNews writes about the exemplary CTE programs at Unaka High School including our very own Drop Collaborative:...

Executive Director
Feb 17, 20181 min read
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Drop by the Farm Fall 2017
This year's Drop by the Farm for local kindergartners was a huge success. Developed and organized by Dr. Melissa Loveless, with...
Pattie Meyer, Executive Director, DC
Dec 27, 20171 min read
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Planting Seeds of Change
A Drop Collaborative (DC) Initiative Developed by Dr. Melissa Loveless with Recovery Soldiers Ministries. With our new Summer Program,...
Pattie Meyer, Executive Director, DC
Aug 1, 20171 min read
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Drop by the Farm Event a Huge Success!
Our 4-Day Drop by the Farm event for mentoring younger students was a huge success thanks to all that participated, donated and...

Executive Director
Jan 9, 20171 min read
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First Harvest Donations of the Season
The first harvest of the season was donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank. In total the Drop Collaborative student farmers donated 32...

Executive Director
Jul 1, 20161 min read
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Josh Armentrout Wins TACD Award
Josh Armentrout wins 2 TACD Awards for significant contributions in the promotion of agriculture, soil and water conservation in...

Executive Director
Jun 22, 20161 min read
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