All Posts

At The Drop Collaborative, we believe Thanksgiving isn’t a date on the calendar — it’s a way of life. Our mission of educating, providing, growing, giving back, and mentoring was built on trust — trust from our supporters, sponsors, teachers, students, and community. Isn’t that what Thanksgiving truly is? A shared state of grace.

Honoring Margaret Meyer, a Life Rooted in Joy and Giving with “Margaret’s Garden” at The Drop Collaborative

Meet Rose, the newest heifer born at The Drop Collaborative during our 10th Anniversary year. Her arrival is part of the hands-on animal care that fuels our award-winning CTE program. As a Tennessee Department of Education Best Practice CTE Model, we believe real-world experience is more important than ever in preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

SunnyJoy and The Drop Collaborative team up to launch Farm Hand Balm — a nourishing tallow and botanical blend for dry, hardworking hands. 100% of proceeds support youth farming education during Drop Collaborative’s 10th Anniversary season.

Celebrating 10 years of the Drop Collaborative, this reflection from our Co-Founder shares how a simple idea — growing with what we have — became a thriving youth-led farming initiative. Rooted in resilience, gratitude, and community support, the Drop Collaborative continues to empower the next generation through hands-on agriculture and leadership.

Our students pushed through the cold, and now that the warmer temps are back, they’re making great progress on the chicken coop.

We are thrilled to introduce the incredible students selected for the Fall 2024 DC/Unaka High SAE Agriculture Program!

In the wake of Hurricane Helene's impact on Northeast Tennessee, our community’s response has been nothing short of remarkable.

This week brings exciting developments from the Drop Collaborative and Unaka High School SAE Program at Stoney Creek, Elizabethton!

The Drop Collaborative/Unaka High SAE program re-launches Aug 8 at Stoney Creek. Stay tuned for updates! #SAEProgram #AgEducation

Lessons in Love, Self Care and Community from an Unlikely Friend

Drop Collaborative and Unaka High School Launch Award-Winning Fall 2024 SAE Program at Stoney Creek Homesite.

We are so grateful for knowing Maria and her timeless contribution to the Drop Collaborative is forever cherished.

Frances Meyer February 18, 1925 - February 5, 2021 It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Drop Collaborative founder, Frances Marie Meyer, at 95 years of age on Friday, February 5, 2021 surrounded by love, complete comfort and peace. She was surely granted her wish to ‘slide on out of here’ when her time came, and a fitting reminder of Frances's delightful sense of humor. Frances was deeply loved by her family and friends. Her kindness, thoughtfulness,

#StoneyCreek #DropCollaborative #HighSchoolStudents #CarterCounty #WashingtonCounty #JohnsonCity #ElizabethtonCity #Tennessee...

Deputy Commissioner @LyleAilshieEdD & CTE Consultant @tntechgal visited CTE classes at Unaka HS. Students in Meat Science, Nursing...

​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...

Some of the things we have recently accomplished at the farm... First, we have fertilized the pasture fields applying 2,650 pounds of...

The Drop Collaborative received this wonderful letter of thank you from for our Food Donation to 'The Shepherd's Inn' - The communities...

Abby Morris-Frye of @ElizStarNews writes about the exemplary CTE programs at Unaka High School including our very own Drop Collaborative:...