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Learn To Farm!

Are you interested in learning how to farm?  The Novice Farmer Program
might be what you are looking for.  The Novice Farmer Program is a pilot
program combining nine on-line courses (18 credits) and a four-month (6
credits) on-farm experience to train participants in year-round organic
farming. The program focuses on diversified nutrient dense crop production
for local markets.  Participants gain a foundation of knowledge through the
on-line courses and then develop competencies in farm skills and business
planning through experiential learning opportunities that revolve around
the daily operation of MSU’s North Farm located in Michigan’s upper
peninsula.  The program is designed to give participants a strong
foundation in production skills and prepare them for additional experiences
or education.

The Novice Farmer program is offered through Michigan State University’s
Institute for Agricultural Technology and results in a Novice Farmer
Certificate. This Certificate of Completion is non-transcriptable, but
students have the opportunity to complete a second year of coursework to
earn an Institute of Agriculture Technology Certificate in Fruit and
Vegetable Production.

For more and information, a list of specific courses, and links to the
application visit www.msunorthfarm.org.

Novice Farmers Will Receive:

   - A foundation of farming knowledge through on-line courses and
   instruction
   - Practical hands-on experience in the day-to-day operation of a
   diversified vegetable farm
   - The opportunity to live and work on an organic farm in the picturesque
   heart of the Upper Peninsula
   - Instruction and practice developing farm and business plans for
   personalized farm enterprises
   - Skills utilizing passive solar greenhouses, cold storage, and season
   extension techniques for year round production in northern climates
   - Management, leadership, and team-building skills focused around farm
   operations
   - A network of friends, farmers, and mentors that can be utilized well
   into the future.
   - A basis for coupling ecological and production systems for high yields
   with beneficial environmental practices
   - An opportunity to continue coursework towards an Institute of
   Agriculture Technology Certificate in Fruit and Vegetable Production

For more information, please visit

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