Growing Growers - Workshops

Are you a grower or an aspiring grower who is looking for learning opportunities in sustainable farming?

 

Offers:

--‐ Apprenticeships on local farms for aspiring growers

--‐ Workshops covering market farming and related topics

--‐ Farm tours of successful local farming operations

--‐ Networking through our Email listserv and apprenticeship

 --‐ Specialized trainings for growers

Growing Growers is a collaborative effort of K-State Research and Extension, University of Missouri Extension, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, the Kansas Rural Center, the KC Food Circle and Cultivate KC. We work to increase the production of local food by helping new and existing producers grow their businesses. For more information on the programs, go to: www.growinggrowers.org

Feb 25 – Tomato Grafting: Benefits and Technique (Hands-on) (Kansas City, KS)

March 18 – Production Planning and Plant Propagation (Belton, MO)

March 23 – Advanced Irrigation Methods for Market Growers (Kansas City, MO)

April 13 – Building and Managing Healthy Soils (Kearney, MO)

May 13 – Post--harvest Handling and Food Safety (Lawrence, KS)

June 10 – Drip Irrigation and Small Farm Equipment (Olathe, KS)

July 13 – Weed, Pest and Disease Management (Kansas City, KS)

Aug 5 – Successful Microclimate Modification in Difficult Climates (Olathe, KS)

Aug 24 – Introduction to Fruit Production (Lone Jack, MO)

Sept 14 – Farm Business Planning and Management (Kansas City, MO)

Our workshops are open to the public and are appropriate for anyone interested in growing.  We try to offer a range of workshops covering "Market Farming 101" topics, plus a few more advanced topics.  We focus on practices and a scale of production suitable for a market farmer.  Participants typically include apprentices, new or experienced growers and others who are interested in the particular topic or who are considering trying to farm.

If you would like to attend a workshop or have any questions, please let us know. Email  for information or to pre-register.