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McKean High School Horticulture Club
The Horticulture Club Blooms with Digital Payment Success
McKean High School’s Horticulture club, in partnership with Venderly, showcases how digital payments can revolutionize fundraising and operations for school programs. By integrating secure, cashless transactions into their horticulture program, the school has empowered students, engaged the community, and driven significant financial growth.
This case study highlights the transformative impact of digital payment solutions, paving the way for other schools to modernize their operations while fostering educational and financial success.
Introduction
In collaboration with Venderly, McKean High School’s Horticulture Club implemented digital payment technology to streamline the sales of plants, flowers, and produce. This innovative approach has enhanced accessibility, increased revenue, and made the Horticulture Store a cornerstone of the school’s community engagement efforts.
The Concept
Faced with the inefficiencies of cash transactions, McKean High School sought to simplify the purchasing process for its Horticulture Store. Collaborating with Venderly, the school adopted a digital payment system that offered the following benefits:
- Ease of Use: Parents, students, and community members can pay using cards, mobile wallets, or even cash when necessary.
- Real-Time Reporting: Track sales automatically, reducing administrative workload.
- Security: Eliminating the risks of cash handling ensures funds collected are stored safely.
The Horticulture Store’s digital payment system became the backbone of a modern, efficient retail model that supports agricultural education and sustainability.
Innovative Offerings
- Secure Digital Payments: Venderly’s solution allowed the Horticulture Store to accept tap-to-pay methods, credit/debit cards, and mobile payments. This flexibility boosted customer convenience and increased sales.
- Community Engagement: Digital payments enabled the store to expand its reach, providing a seamless experience for community members eager to support the school’s mission.
- Sustainability Focus: With fast and secure transactions, the Horticulture Club focused more on delivering fresh, locally grown products rather than managing outdated cash-based processes.
Financial Impact
The transition to digital payments has resulted in an average revenue increase of 34% over four years, enabling the Horticulture Club to:
- Sustain its operations independently.
- Contribute significantly to the school’s overall budget.
- Reinvest in programs that benefit students and the community.
Student Involvement
Students in the Horticulture Club actively manage the digital payment system, gaining real-world experience in: Transaction Processing, Customer Service, and Data Analysis. This hands-on learning approach bridges the gap between theory and practice, enriching the student experience.
Education Integration
Teachers at McKean High School have integrated the Horticulture Store into their curriculum, using the digital payment system as a practical learning tool. Lessons include: Analyzing sales data to teach financial literacy. Incorporating sustainability practices into horticulture operations. Exploring real-world applications of business management principles within a farm-based setting.
Administrator Satisfaction
School administrators are thrilled with the success of the FFA Horticulture Store’s digital payment system. The streamlined processes have: Reduced administrative overhead. Increased revenue reliability and security. Enhanced the program’s scalability, allowing the school to invest in other critical areas.
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