EM:/ MSU Student Organic Farm accepting applications for 2010

Passing this along on behalf of the Michigan State Student Organic Farm...

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.



See attached flyer for more information

You can also view the flyer online by clicking here<http://msuorganicfarm.org/2010/OFTP_info_sheet.pdf>



Visit our website for full program description and application

www.msuorganicfarm.org<http://www.msuorganicfarm.org/>



or contact us at msufarm at msu.edu<mailto:msufarm at msu.edu>

517-230-7987


Rory L. Neuner
Urban Policy Specialist
Michigan Environmental Council
e / rory at environmentalcouncil.org<mailto:rory at environmentalcouncil.org>
w / www.environmentalcouncil.org<http://www.environmentalcouncil.org>
p / 517.487.9539
c / 517.515.3535
t / www.twitter.com/rory_neuner

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