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THE DROP COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM
THE DROP COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM
THE DROP COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM
10 Years of Growing What We Have
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Lowe's Donates to "Drop by the Drop Farm"
On June 15th, "Drop By The Drop Farm", Lowe's of Elizabethton donated materials for raised beds. Alongside Lowes staff,...
Executive Director
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First Drop Collaborative Student Farmers Graduate
The pioneer student farmers of the Drop Collaborative. Thank you Savannah Wood, Israel Harrah and Jacob Graybeal for your dedication and...
Executive Director
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Media Alert: Carter County Community Gathers to Raise Gardens at the Drop Farm - You are Invited!
Wednesday June 15th - 8am to noon Drop Farm: 500 Dry Hollow Road, Elizabethton Contact: Melissa Loveless, melissaloveless@carterk12.net...
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1st Grade Class Visits the Drop Farm
#SecondHarvestFoodBank #SAE #UnakaHighSchool #ETSU #Donations
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Thanks Lowe's!!!
Upon hearing about the benefits of the Drop Collaborative to the local community, Kathy Whitehead of the local Lowe's Store #2509 has...
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