The University of Rhode Island Boots to Bushel (URI B2B) is a comprehensive 9 - month market garden training program for beginning farmers, military veterans, and their family members.
10 Weeks of Online Instruction & Activities
Dates: January 21, 2025 - March 27, 2025
Topics
Farm Business/Finances
- Business planning, financials, record keeping, funding, and marketing
Farm Production Methods
- Seedling production, crop planning and production, food safety, soil health, pest and disease management
Family and Fitness
- Health and wellness, adaptive equipment, farming ergonomics, stress reduction
FEES:
Ten Weeks of Online Classes, Optional Farm Tours and Workshops - $195*
Tours and Summer Workshops are free for those who complete the B2B course, and $10 for all others.
For More Information VISIT https://web.uri.edu/coopext/programs/food-systems/vegetable-production/bootstobushels/
TO APPLY:
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Tricia Lourenco Boucher
URI Boots to Bushels Program Director
URI Cooperative Extension
This is material based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.