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State of Rhode Island, Office of Veterans Services , Department of Human Services

Boots to Bushels- 10 Weeks of Classes

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Date: All day from to

Registration: https://web.uri.edu/coopext/events/

Market Garden Training for New England

A market garden training program for beginning farmers, military veterans, their family members, and historically socially disadvantaged farmers.

Program Includes 10 online classes, farm tours and on-hands learning workshops.

Online Classes:

10 Weeks of classes with subject-matter experts covering farming education, farm business planning, farm resources, plus health & wellness strategies for small fruit and vegetable farms.

Every other Tuesday,

9am-1pm

January 23rd - March 27, 2024.

Farm Tours:

Learn directly from experienced farm owners on guided tours of local farms.

Hands on Learning:

Put farm lessons into practice at the 2-AcreURI demonstration market garden.

Workshops and workdays will be available throughout late spring and summer.

 

Contact: uri.edu/coopext/events