Malad High School Ag Department has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Ag West Farm Credit. This grant was applied for by Ag teacher and FFA Advisor Lexie Evans. Funds were awarded this June, and the project is well underway.

Funds were used to purchase 5 new welding booths, 5 industrial welding tables, and replace both bay doors in the ag shop. The funds were also used to paint the entire welding shop, replace old wiring, and increase the quality of ventilation for the students.

In addition to the grant, funds donated from local businesses were used to help improve the overall quality of the shop and make some much-needed repairs. Ferree Electric rewired all the electrical for the new welding booths, and Garage Pros donated installation for both bay doors and automatic openers for the doors.

Other Local businesses used were B & B Specialties for the painting of the shop, and Bywater Heating and Air to update the ventilation system.

Ag program growth update:

This semester alone, there are 105 unduplicated students enrolled in agriculture education classes at Malad High School. Welding classes have over 22 students each and keep rising.

With this tremendous growth and continued support from the school board and community, the ag program is stronger than ever.

If you are interested in supporting the growth of the Agriculture education program at Malad High School, reach out to any school board member, admin, or directly to Mrs. Evans (Ag teacher and FFA Advisor). They are grateful for the continued support from the community!