From school field trips to family experiences, the Food + Farm Exploration Center creates meaningful opportunities for people of all ages to connect with where their food comes from and the farmers who grow it. In this episode of Beyond the Bell, we explore how hands‑on education, agricultural innovation, and community collaboration inspire curiosity, strengthen agricultural literacy, and build healthier, more connected communities across Wisconsin.

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In this episode of Beyond the Bell: Food Edition, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Racheal Haas shares how Bloomer Middle and High School’s hydroponic systems are turning classrooms into hands-on learning spaces. The program gives students real-world experience in sustainable agriculture while producing fresh food for school meals, the local pantry, and families in need—showing how education and food access can grow together. Home | Bloomer High School

In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Emily James from the Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area explores trauma‑informed youth programming in Out‑of‑School Time settings. The conversation highlights how creating safe environments, building trust, and empowering youth through supportive relationships and routines helps foster resilience, emotional well‑being, and long‑term success.