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Small Farmer Training Program Courses

Register at the following: https://www.wsccalumni.org/ccwd

For more information Contact Travis Kress 256-352-8115 or travis.kress@wallacestate.edu

SMALL FARMER TRAINING

March 16th - Online Q&A/Open House for those interested in small farmer training programs - 5:30 to 7:00PM - Free

Small Farmer Training Online Every Monday 5:30-7:30PM
Part I April 5th - May 10th - $150
Part II May 24th - June 28th - $150
Part III A July 12th - August 2nd - $100
Part III B August 16th - August 23rd - $50
Part IV September 13th - October 18th - $150

Small Farmer Training On-Campus Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30
Part I April 6th - May 11th - $250
Part II May 25th - June 29th - $250
Part III A July 13th - August 3rd - $165
Part III B August 17th - August 24th - $85
Part IV September 14th - October 19th - $250

Summer Camps
Women Interested in Agriculture May 17th, 18th, 19th - 8:30-2:00 - May 20th, 8:30 - 11:30 - $200
Young Farmer Age 16+ Camp June 28th, 29th, 30th - 8:30-2:00 - July 1st, 8:30 - 11:30 - $200
Veterans Interested in Agriculture August 9th, 10th, 11th - 8:30-2:00 - August 12th, 8:30 - 11:30 - $200

On Campus 1 Day Classes Lecture/Lab 8-11:30 AM $40/class
April 7th - Transplant Production
April 14th - Fertilizer Calculation and Application
April 21st - Intro to Soil and Soil Preparation
April 28th - Plasticulture System Installation
May 5th - Farm Equipment Operation and Safety
May 12th - Pesticide Usage and Safety
May 27th - Farm Marketing and Sales
June 2nd - Sprayer Calculation and Calibration
June 9th - Plant Nutrient Management
June 16th - Soil Testing and Results Interpretation
June 23rd - Conservation in Agriculture
July 7th - Irrigation Systems
July 14th - Pest ID and Management
July 21st - Vegetable Harvest and Storage
July 28th - Trap Cropping and Pollinator Habitat
August 4th - Intro to Greenhouses
August 18th - Intro to Agriculture Assistance Agencies and Programs
August 25th - Seasonal High Tunnel Production

Spring Plant Sale
April 5th - April 30th
Monday - Thursday 8:00-2:00
Friday 8:00-12:00

For more information contact:

Center for Career and Workforce Development
256.352.8386
ashley.baker@adjunct.wallacestate.edu