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Ottumwa High School Agriculture Center Receives $220,000 Grant
Funds will support new barn expansion at the school's agriculture facility.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Ottumwa High School's agriculture center is set to expand with the addition of a new barn, funded by a $220,000 grant. The grant will allow the school to build out its agriculture-focused facilities and programming.
Why it matters
The expansion of Ottumwa High School's agriculture center highlights the growing importance of agricultural education and hands-on training for students, especially in rural communities where agriculture plays a vital economic role.
The details
The $220,000 grant will allow Ottumwa High School to construct a new barn as part of its agriculture center. This will provide additional space and resources for the school's agriculture-focused curriculum and activities, which prepare students for careers in the agricultural sector.
- The grant was awarded to Ottumwa High School in February 2026.
The players
Ottumwa High School
A public high school located in Ottumwa, Iowa that offers an agriculture-focused curriculum and programming.
What’s next
The school plans to break ground on the new barn expansion project in the spring of 2026 and complete construction by the start of the 2026-2027 academic year.
The takeaway
The investment in Ottumwa High School's agriculture center underscores the continued importance of agricultural education and training the next generation of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural professionals, especially in rural communities where the industry is a vital economic driver.
