Are you a grower or an aspiring grower who is looking for learning
opportunities in sustainable farming?- 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, Univ. of Missouri Extension, Lincoln Univ. 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 click here.
February 24 –
Farm Start-Up, Accessing Land & On-Farm Crop Storage
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Kansas City, KS
Cost: $15 - For more information or to register: Dr. Cary Rivard at crivard@ksu.edu
March 14 & March 15 – Good
Agriculture Practices & Food Safety Modernization Act
Location: Kansas City, MO
For more information or to register: Katie Nixon at nixonk@lincolnu.edu
March 17 – Production Planning and Plant Propagation
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Belton, MO
Cost: $15 - For more information or to register: Katie Nixon at nixonk@lincolnu.edu
March 31– Diversifying Markets: Farmers Markets,
CSAs, Wholesale and Farm to School Programs
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Kansas City, MO
Cost: $15 - For more information or to register: Alicia Ellingsworth at
alicia@cultivatekc.org
April 7 – Spotted Wing Drosophila
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Lawrence, KS
Cost: $15 - For more information or to register: Marlin Bates at batesm@k-state.edu
April 19 – Introduction to Soils
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Kearny, MO
Cost: $30 - For more information or to register: Lala Kumar at kumarl@missouri.edu
May 12 – Post-harvest Handling
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Kansas City, KS
Cost: $15 - For more information or to register: Dr. Cary Rivard at crivard@ksu.edu
June 2 – Small Farm Equipment and Drip Irrigation
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Olathe Horticulture Research & Extension Center (35230 W.
135th St., Olathe, KS 66061)
Cost: $15 - For more information or to register: Dr. Cary Rivard at crivard@ksu.edu
June 14 – Introduction to Small Fruit Production
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Powell Gardens (1609 US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061)
Cost: $30 - For more information or to register: Lala Kumar at kumarl@missouri.edu
July 12 – Insect, Disease, and Weed Management
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Lawrence, KS
Cost: $30 - For more information or to register: Marlin Bates at batesm@k-state.edu
July 21 – Low-till/No-till Cropping Systems
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Kansas City, MO
Cost: $15 - For more information or to register: Dr. Cary Rivard at crivard@ksu.edu
August 9 – Farm Business Planning and Management
Workshop
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Kansas City, MO
Cost: $30 - For more information or to register: Alicia Ellingsworth at
alicia@cultivatekc.org
August 25 – Introduction to Cut Flowers
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Kansas City, MO
Cost: $15 - For more information or to register: Lala Kumar at kumarl@missouri.edu
September 22
– Scaling Up Your Business/Packaging
& Grading Produce
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Lawrence, KS
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