Get Started in Vegetable Production! Learn how with an online course Jan. 7 – Feb. 11
December 2, 2014/
Vegetables are a popular enterprise choice for new farmers or for established farmers looking to diversify. Learn the ins and outs of starting a vegetable production in the Northeast, from seeding and transplants to site selection and the financial aspects of growing veggies, in an online course starting January 7th.
BF 120: Vegetable Farming, Part 1 is a 6-week online course that will help you determine whether you want to grow vegetables and give you the skills and knowledge to do so. The course consists of weekly real-time webinars followed by homework, readings, and discussions on your own time in an online setting.
**New this year: students who successfully complete the course requirements are eligible to be considered for a 0% interest crowdfunded loan of up to $10,000 through Kiva.**
The course runs Wed Jan 7 – Feb. 11, 2015–skipping Wed. Jan. 21–with webinars Wed. evenings from 7-8:30 pm EST. The cost is $200, but multiple people from the same farm may participate without paying extra. See the course description page for more on the course learning objectives, instructors, and outline.
The course runs Wed Jan 7 – Feb. 11, 2015–skipping Wed. Jan. 21–with webinars Wed. evenings from 7-8:30 pm EST. The cost is $200, but multiple people from the same farm may participate without paying extra. See the course description page for more on the course learning objectives, instructors, and outline.
BF 120: Vegetable Farming Part 1 is part of the line-up of 12 online courses offered this Fall, Winter and Spring by the Cornell Small Farms Program. Learn which courses would be best for you, read about our team of experienced instructors, see answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and view the calendar of course offerings for 2014-2015.
Courses often fill very quickly, so don’t miss your chance to sign up today!
Courses often fill very quickly, so don’t miss your chance to sign up today!
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I am ready to start
Registration done for BF 120 course. Pumped to delve into the world of vegetable farming and explore the opportunity for a significant crowdfunded loan upon completion.
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Excited to dive into BF 120: Vegetable Farming Part 1. Ready to cultivate my skills and possibly explore that 0% interest crowdfunded loan opportunity. See you at the webinars.
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