Soil, Plant, and Farm Methodology Course

Date: 
Saturday, March 18, 2017 - 1:00pm to Sunday, March 19, 2017 - 7:00pm
Location: 
Bell St Chapel, Providence RI

The sixth annual (2017) spring course for farmers, gardeners, and others interested in the world of soil and plant health and function. This course covers foundational and current soil science, crop science, and soil maintenance principles with a focus on organic-farming methodology.

For Who? This material will be accessible and stimulating for any kind of grower from any background (farming, gardening, etc). Although the material may be challenging for the beginner it will be presented with an introductory focus.

March 18th and 19th, 1pm-7pm with a break.

What’s the Charge?  Course is $100-200, please pay what you can afford.   Payment is due before or at the first class session.  Payment plans are available and subsidized through the Young Farmer Network.  Partial and full subsidies are available.  Get in touch with them for payment plans through e-mail: youngfarmernetwork@gmail.com, use subject line:  Big Train Soil Class

 

Classes are led by Big Train Farm owner/manager John Kenny.  John has over 15 years of experience as an organic farmer as well as an academic background in biology and chemistry.  John approaches this course with a farmer to farmer/gardner focus.  All though the course is science-heavy it will be presented in familiar context and analogy.