By The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Nutrition Services team recently received the prestigious 2025 BHC Howard J. Middleton Jr. Community Trailblazer Award at the Rodeo Black Heritage Western Gala. Sr. Executive Director Betti Wiggins accepted the award for Mykawa Farm, acknowledging its significant impact on student agriculture education.
This initiative plays a crucial role in fostering sustainability by offering students hands-on learning experiences. These real-world opportunities provide essential skills, shaping students’ future careers and enriching their everyday lives.
The award emphasizes the crucial role that educational initiatives, like Mykawa Farm, play in fostering community development. Such programs equip students with hands-on, practical knowledge in fields like agriculture and sustainability, creating a direct impact on both their personal growth and the broader community. By providing students with valuable skills, these programs contribute to building a more informed, and sustainable society, driving long-term progress.
On HISD’s X/Twitter post, the team’s attire for the gala is showcased alongside photos of the vegetables grown by students, including tomatoes and peppers. The team’s attire and images of the student-grown vegetables, including tomatoes and peppers. These photos highlight how students are actively involved in growing and learning about sustainable practices.
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