Want to grow your own food, whether in a garden or on a farm, but need the skills to get started? This course is for you!
This 9-week online course covers essential topics related to sustainable crop production, enabling participants to grow food while caring for the soil at the farm or in the garden.
Live classes take place online every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST, starting April 8, 2025, and run for 9 weeks. In addition to weekly live sessions with instructors and fellow participants, you will get access to a rich library of videos, readings, and other learning materials you can explore at your own pace. All sessions are recorded and available to watch anytime.
What You Will Learn:
- Growing a wide range of vegetables and fruits for home or market
- Building and maintaining healthy, fertile soil
- Developing a realistic, seasonal crop plan
- Managing seedlings and greenhouse systems
- Choosing and maintaining essential farm equipment
- Setting up and operating irrigation systems
- Using cover crops and natural methods to control weeds
- Identifying and managing pests and diseases
- Washing, storing, and preparing crops with food safety in mind
- Navigating programs, services, and resources for new farmers