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Farm School: Chicago’s only agricultural high school raises the barn for urban education

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
By Keith Jamieson
Farm School: Chicago’s only agricultural high school raises the barn for urban education

From the road, the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS) looks like any other public school in the city, with a large, blocky edifice and a sign extolling the achievements of its sports teams. It’s not until one approaches and notices the farm stand selling fresh produce, baked goods, and candles that the... »