ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

The University of Rhode Island Boots to Bushel (URI B2B)  is a comprehensive 9 - month market garden training program for beginning farmers, military veterans, and their family members. 

10 Weeks of Online Instruction & Activities

Dates: January 21, 2025 - March 27, 2025

Topics

Farm Business/Finances 

• Business planning, financials, record keeping, funding, and marketing

Farm Production Methods 

• Seedling production, crop planning and production, food safety, soil health, pest and disease management

Family and Fitness 

• Health and wellness, adaptive equipment, farming ergonomics, stress reduction

FEES: 

Ten Weeks of Online Classes, Optional Farm Tours and Workshops - $195* 

Tours and Summer Workshops are free for those who complete the B2B course, and $10 for all others.

For More Information VISIT https://web.uri.edu/coopext/programs/food-systems/vegetable-production/bootstobushels/ 

TO APPLY:

TO APPLY: Please fill out this application by December 31st, 2024.   URI 2024 Boots to Bushels Application (click link) 

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

Tricia Lourenco Boucher

URI Boots to Bushels Program Director

URI Cooperative Extension

TeLourenco@uri.edu

This is material based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.