Organic Farmer Training Program at Michigan State U. now Accepting Applications!

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Now accepting applications for 2010 Cohort of the Organic Farmer Training Program at the Michigan State University Student Organic Farm (SOF)!

The Organic Farmer Training Program offers nine months of intensive instruction in year-round organic farming. The program focuses on diversified production of vegetables, flowers, fruits and herbs for local markets. Students manage all aspects of a 10-acre certified organic farm, including passive solar greenhouses used for year-round production in cold climates. Students also manage the SOF garden and field production. Produce is grown for the farm’s primary markets, including a 48-week CSA, six-month on-campus farm stand, and sales to campus dining services. Students develop competencies in farm skills through trainings and through engagement in the daily operation of the farm. Hands-on training is combined with workshops, lectures, readings and assignments that build participants knowledge and understanding of organic farming principles and practices. The program is designed to give participants a strong background in production skills as well as the knowledge, management, and decision-making skills necessary to operate a diversified small farm.

Program participants include new and beginning farmers, urban and community farmers and gardeners, educators, and those interested in local or organic agriculture.

Space is limited

Rolling admissions

Application review begins Sept 1.

Visit the website for full program description and application: www.msuorganicfarm.org

See the flyer for more information here

or contact them at msufarm@msu.edu

517-230-7987