In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst COVID-19
The 2021 MSU
Organic Farmer Training Program (OFTP) will be a 50/50 mix of field and online learning, including 11
hands-on days at the Michigan State University Student Organic Farm, 6
field trip days and 16
interactive online class days. Check out the full
schedule and OFTP's
COVID-19 protocols for masking, distancing and other precautions to see the plan for safe, on-farm learning.
Join the 2021 cohort of aspiring and beginning farmers, farmworkers, homesteaders and educational gardeners to make your farm vision a reality! 2019 graduate Heather Fuson says
“Before OFTP I had a vision, but when I left I had a plan.” Email [log in to unmask] or
call/text Katie Brandt at 616-885-7776. Please share this opportunity with beginning farmers in your circle.
Vicki Morrone
Organic Farming Specialist
Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State University
480 Wilson Rd
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-282-3557 (cell)
sorrone11 (skype)
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