Urban Farm and Garden Training
About the Program
A 7-month urban farmer-gardener training program. This program covers a range of subjects, helping growers become more well rounded and experienced. Under the umbrella of food, land and environmental justice, the program explores, grows and challenges the practice of urban farming and horticulture.Topics such as pruning, propagation, vegetable & flower growing, herbaceous perennials, greenhouse management, integrated pest management and more are covered. If you're looking to expand your growing capabilities or pursue a career in urban farming/horticulture then this is the program for you.
Who should apply
Participants must be:
1. 18 years and above.
2. Refugees, asylees, asylum seekers, members of a community garden.
3. BIPOC gardeners & growers.
4. Should have an interest in urban farming/gardening and pursuing a job in the green industry.
5. Willing and able to work outside, in a group setting, in all types of weather and around insects.
6. Enjoy working with plants and people.
7. Committed to attending class dates listed below.
Application deadline 2/12/24
Application link: https://forms.gle/MyCtTmhGjKJPnvLU8
For more info contact : horticulturenyc@gmail.com
Learning outcomes
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Improve plant identification skills.
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Learn to propagate a range of plants.
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Become a more well-versed vegetable and perennial grower.
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Better understand the benefits and principals of Integrated Pest Management.
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Professional development.
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A view of the NYC landscape through a holistic and ecological lens.
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More options in regard to employment and growing capabilities.
2024 Program Time and Dates
Dates and Times of Class: Select Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturdays 10am-3:
March 23 , April 6, 20, 27 , May 18, 25 June 6, 8, 15, 22 July 11, 13, 27 August 9, 24 September 7, 16
