Agriculture
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Farm Design | Small Producers Initiative – Texas State University | September 9, 2025 – September 22, 2025 | 1 six hour hands-on class on the farm; 2 three hour in-person classes | Check back soon! |
| Sustainable Water Management | Small Producers Initiative – Texas State University | September 29, 2025 – October 20, 2025 |
1 six-hour hands-on class on the farm; 2 three hour in-person classes | Check back soon! |
| Regenerative Soil Fertility Management | Small Producers Initiative – Texas State University | October 27, 2025 – Novembber 10, 2025 | 1 six hour hands-on class on the farm; 2 three hour in-person classes | TBA |
| Introduction to Business Planning | TBA | November 11, 2025 – December 8, 2025 | In-person class | TBA |
| Advanced Business Planning | TBA | December 15, 2025 – March 16, 2025 | In-person class | TBA |
| Land Access | Plant It Forward | March 23, 2025 – May 18, 2025 | In-person class | TBA |
| Marketing | Good Roots | June 1, 2025 – July 20, 2025 | In-person class | TBA |
| Disaster Preparedness & Recovery | Plant It Forward | July 27, 2025 – August 31, 2025 | In-person class | TBA |
Want to learn more about farming?
PIF is excited to welcome its second Apprenticeship Program cohort in the Fall 2025! 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. Four apprentices will be selected for the 2025/2026 program. Applications will open on June 2, 2025 and close on July 11, 2025.
