Organic Farm School in Washington State

Organic Farm School program, Washington State, 2013

Located in Washington State, the Organic Farm School (OFS) trains aspiring farmers to run successful, ecological and community-focused farms and uses its eight-acre organic farm as a real-world example and outdoor classroom. During the full-time, 7.5-month residential program, students spend one third of their time attending weekly classes and field trainings, studying a university-developed farming and marketing curriculum, going on bi-weekly field trips and engaging in independent research projects, including the writing of a personal farm business plan. Students spend the balance of their time co-managing the OFS farm, which focuses on market-scale production of organic vegetables, seed crops and cover crops with berries, poultry, goats and bees incorporated as well. Through this balance of academic and experiential studies, students learn and experience all aspects of starting and running a small scale organic farm, from goal setting and business planning to planting, harvesting, and marketing. With this skill and knowledge base, graduates are able to minimize their risk and maximize their success as they enter the growing field of sustainable agricultural producers! Graduates can also earn college credit and a micro-certificate in Sustainable Farming through our partnership with Skagit Valley College.

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1 Comment on Organic Farm School in Washington State

  1. We introduce ourselves as America Ugandan dairy farming community, we own 170 acres of which we are utilizing for dairy and crop farming. Our goal is to improve livelihoods through practicing of certified organic community and crop production practices in Mityana district and lake Victoria catchment area.

    Am inquiring whether you can allow me to come and get more skills and knowledge in organic agriculture.

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