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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.


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


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.


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


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


The Remarkably Inspiring Story of Mary Sue
Lessons in Love, Self Care and Community from an Unlikely Friend


Cultivating Success: Exciting Partnership Announcement
Drop Collaborative and Unaka High School Launch Award-Winning Fall 2024 SAE Program at Stoney Creek Homesite.


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


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...


Coloring Book Contest
#StoneyCreek #DropCollaborative #HighSchoolStudents #CarterCounty #WashingtonCounty #JohnsonCity #ElizabethtonCity #Tennessee...


TNCore Tours DC @Stoney Creek & Unaka High
Deputy Commissioner @LyleAilshieEdD & CTE Consultant @tntechgal visited CTE classes at Unaka HS. Students in Meat Science, Nursing...


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...


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...


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...


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:...


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...


Planting Seeds of Change
A Drop Collaborative (DC) Initiative Developed by Dr. Melissa Loveless with Recovery Soldiers Ministries. With our new Summer Program,...


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...


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...


Josh Armentrout Wins TACD Award
Josh Armentrout wins 2 TACD Awards for significant contributions in the promotion of agriculture, soil and water conservation in...


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,...


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...


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...


1st Grade Class Visits the Drop Farm
#SecondHarvestFoodBank #SAE #UnakaHighSchool #ETSU #Donations


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...


They are at it Again!
The Drop Collaborative Unaka High School student farmers & advisors donate more food! What's this world coming to?! Good NEWS! Click here...


The Drop Collaborative Requested as a Model for CTE Training Best Practices by Department of Educati
We made the news... click here to read the full press release and share, share, share!! #CTE #TennesseeDepartmentofEducation...


Latest Press - Fun at the Farm Event!
Fun on the Farm By Rebekah Price, Published 9:28am Friday, October 23, 2015 Painting pumpkins, hunting for toy animals in a haystack and...


Professional Learning Community Visits the Drop Collaborative
By Melissa Loveless, CTE Principal, Unaka High School We have a monthly PLC (Professional Learning Community) after school and we discuss...

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