Agriculture
Class
Series
Interested in growing your farming skills and business knowledge?
Plant It Forward is partnering with several organizations to design and deliver 8 short courses designed to develop your farming and business skills. Courses are required for PIF Apprentices, but are open to other immigrants/refugees who are farming or want to begin.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Of immigrant background (preference former refugee)
Classes
Each course is valued at $350. PIF will provide full scholarship for those accepted. Space is limited and registration is required. Classes meet weekly on Tuesdays during the indicated dates. Each class is 1.5-3 hours. If you are interested in taking a course, please complete the interest form below. We’ll be in contact with you!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mary Trimble at (832) 258-2335 or mary@plantitforward.farm.
| Class Name | Course Developer | Dates of Course | Format | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro Business Planning | The Alliance | March 5, 2024 – March 26, 2024 |
In-person class | Closed |
| Advanced Business Planning | Kitchen Table Consultants | April 2, 2024 – June 18, 2024 |
In-person class | Closed |
| Sustainable Farm Design | Small Producers Initiative – Texas State University | July 8, 2024 – July 22, 2024 |
1 six hour hands-on class on the farm; 2 three hour in-person classes | Closed |
| Soil Fertility Management | Small Producers Initiative – Texas State University | August 12, 2024 – August 26, 2024 |
1 six hour hands-on class on the farm; 2 three hour in-person classes | Closed |
| Sustainable Water Management | Small Producers Initiative – Texas State University | September 9, 2024 – September 23, 2024 | 1 six hour hands-on class on the farm; 2 three hour in-person classes | Closed |
| Land Access | Plant It Forward | September 30, 2024 – November 18, 2024 | In-person class | Closed |
| Marketing | Kitchen Table Consultants | November 25, 2024 – January 27, 2025 | In-person class | Closed |
| Disaster Preparedness & Recovery | Plant It Forward | February 3, 2025 – February 24, 2025 |
In-person class | Closed |
Want to learn more about farming?
PIF is excited to begin its first Apprenticeship Program in spring 2024! Through hands-on farm work, farmer mentorship, training sessions, and short courses, PIF’s Apprenticeship Program will provide each apprentice with the necessary business and farming skills to launch their own agricultural enterprise. Five apprentices will be selected for the 2024/2025 program. Applications will open on December 4, 2023 and close on January 24, 2024.