There was nothing else out there and no money to develop it. I went out in the community and got different ranchers and farmers to donate me a calf so we could get our animal science program going. Then I got Robbins Lumber to donate wood for pens. Since then, Satin's students have created a model ag program that is one of the largest in the state. The land lab is now home to a herd of Nubian goats, a chicken house, pig pens and a breeding compound, a vegetable farm and a small nursery.
Students run the whole show.
Blue ribbons from winning State Fair entries form a curtain of honor in the class where students learn about everything from animal husbandry to agribusiness. School Superintendent Earl Lennard, himself a former ag teacher, said Satin learned better than most the first lesson taught by longtime University of Florida agriculture professor W.T. Lofton. While curriculum is very important, more important is that he teaches students. Howard learned that very well. His greatest concern is for the welfare and advancement of his youngsters.