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1547 Rockton Rd.
Caledonia, IL 61011
(815) 389-8455
Empowers people to create sustainable communities of soils, plants, animals, and people through educational, creative, and experiential programs. The Learning Center, a nonprofit organization, is the educational partner to Angelic Organics, a vibrant biodynamic/organic community-supported farm. Provides education to people interested in organic farming in both a farm and an urban setting. Farm tours, skills workshops, and custom learning opportunities for individuals, families, schools, and... read more >>
478E Heady Hall
Ames, IA 50011
(877) 232-1999
Coordinates education programs and services for beginning farmer efforts across Iowa. Assesses needs of beginning farmers and delivers targeted education: programs and services that develop skills and knowledge in financial management and planning, legal issues, tax laws, technical production and management, leadership, sustainable agriculture, human health, and the environment. Created by the Iowa Legislature in 1994, part of Iowa State University Extension. Facilitates the matching of... read more >>
3291 College Rd.
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 230-7987
Teaches the ideas and principles of organic farming via an organic farming certificate program, and community-supported agriculture training program. An intensive training program in year-round organic farming, focusing on diversified production of vegetables, flowers, fruits, and herbs for local markets. Emphasizes student learning in hands-on farm management and decision-making as well as development of necessary farming skills and knowledge. Designed to give participants a strong background... read more >>
524 River St.
Mattapan, MA 2126
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Provides training, information sharing, networking opportunities, project funding, and other resources to support immigrant farmerss. Advocates for immigrant farmerss and works to build awareness about the unique challenges immigrant farmerss face, while increasing the visibility of their important contributions to our communities and agriculture.
615 W. State St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907
(765) 494-8396
Provides educational opportunities in the area of small farms and sustainable agriculture to help producers establish or expand successful, sustainable farm businesses and strengthen Indiana's rural communities. Their farmer education program focuses on forestry, fruits, and vegetables; field crops; horticulture; pasture and forages; marketing; Living on the Land program; and agritourism, organic practices, business planning, and budgeting resources.
14220-B Ostlund Trail North
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
(651) 433-3676
Provides education, training, and technical assistance in sustainable farming, marketing, business planning, identification, and use of resources. Builds public awareness through communication, public events, and farm visits, and by building partnerships with funding sources, government and university agencies, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals. This is the only organic-certified, immigrant farmers training program in Minnesota.
1156 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
(831) 459-3240
Offers practical as well as academic training in the techniques of agroecology and organic farming and gardening through its well-respected apprenticeship program in ecological horticulture and through UCSC summer session courses (the Agroecology Practicum). This full-time program is held at the center's twenty-five-acre farm and three-acre Alan Chadwick Garden on the UCSC campus. Topics covered during the six-month course include soil management, composting, pest control, crop planning,... read more >>

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