San Marcos, CA – Erickson-Hall Construction Co. is thrilled to host the ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the successful completion of San Marcos Unified School District’s (SMUSD) new Agriculture Farm (AG Farm)–a project that will provide a dynamic learning environment, enhancing learning opportunities and ultimately empower students to thrive. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on June 1st at 4pm, at the site of the new AG Farm, 99 Cassou Road, San Marcos, 92069.
“Witnessing the completion of a project is always gratifying, especially when it expands avenues for student learning,” said Erickson-Hall President, Mat Gates. “We eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the new facility and look forward to seeing how the students of San Marcos Unified will flourish with the enhanced AG Farm.”
The project involved the demolition of the existing AG Farm and the construction of an upgraded and expanded AG Farm. Designed exclusively for animal husbandry, the new AG farm will accommodate a diverse range of animals, including full-grown cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, sheep, goats, turkeys and llamas. The farm also includes support facilities for these animals, such as bathing/grooming areas, exercise areas, grazing area, trailer storage, individual and shared pens. The new 6,938 square-foot barn structure offers ample shade to protect students and animals from both sun and rain.
“We are so proud that the San Marcos Unified School District AG Farm project will increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among the students and educators in our district,” said Dr. Andy Johnsen, Superintendent of San Marcos Unified School District,
“With this farm in place, our mission to engage students and inspire their futures is achieved through hands-on instruction and education about the importance of agriculture in our daily lives.”
HED Architects and Engineers created the design and Erickson-Hall worked closely with the district to construct this important project for students in SMUSD, which took a total of nine months to complete. The farm will host many programs and opportunities that will increase students’ agricultural literacy as well as provide programs, inspiration and training opportunities for educators.
About Erickson-Hall Construction Co.
Celebrating 25 years of excellence in the construction industry, Erickson-Hall is a recognized industry leader completing over $2 billion in successful construction projects, of which $1.5 billion has been for K-12 and higher education developments. The employee-owned company has been serving the Southern California markets of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, South Los Angeles LA, and Riverside Counties since 1998. Services include preconstruction, general contracting, construction management, design-build, design assist-build, lease-leaseback and program management for educational, fire, essential services, civic, parks, recreation, faith-based, office and healthcare facilities. The company has an award-winning portfolio of completed projects and has received numerous awards for safety. For more information, visit www.ericksonhall.com. Find us on LinkedIn and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
About San Marcos Unified School District
The San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) is one of the top five school districts in San Diego County, providing an unparalleled educational experience. SMUSD operates 19 schools and serves over 19,000 students annually. Led by Superintendent
Dr. Andy Johnsen and a five-member Governing Board, together they seek to cultivate an engaging and supportive environment by retaining the region’s top educators, where students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel. For more information, please visit www.smusd.org.
