How to Start Farming is a four-week program packed full of information and activities that guide you through the basics of farming and brings together people who want to dip their toes into the world of growing food. Registration in the course includes access to 20 instructional videos, a curated list of more than 30 of our favourite farming resources, and 8 hours of virtual support and instruction, all broken down into easily digestible weekly modules. Each week will include pre-recorded videos, a discussion forum, and a 2-hour online session.
How to Start Farming will cover everything from overviews of different kinds of farming to basic soil health principles to preparing for your first farm visit. In this program you will have the opportunity to:
Be introduced to Indigenous food systems and relationship to the land (led by Nehiyaw/Métis Knowledge Keeper Audrey Logan, Treaty 1 Territory)
Discover how to address climate change through farming methods
Explore paths to get more involved in farming
Meet farmers and peers who are passionate about local food
Hear first-hand stories of the joys and challenges of growing food
This program is open to anyone and everyone curious about farming. How to Start Farming is a great place to explore whether farming is right for you, how to build community by growing food, and tangible ways to make a positive impact on the ecosystems around you. This course is also a great way for those who are new to Canada to learn the basics of farming in Canadian climates. You don’t have to have any experience with farming or growing food to join.