Farmers Training Program
The Beginning Farmers Training Program prepares aspiring growers to manage neighborhood-scale farms through hands-on, real-world training.
The program combines practical farm experience with essential regenerative agriculture knowledge
Learn by Doing
Training takes place at Tiny Farm in Miami, FL, a working farm where participants are fully immersed in daily operations, from soil preparation to harvest and distribution.
Participants gain experience across the full growing cycle while building confidence and practical skills.
What You’ll Learn
Participants receive step-by-step training in:
- Soil health, composting, and fertility management
- Crop planning and succession scheduling
- Irrigation setup and troubleshooting
- Organic pest and disease management
- Nursery management and propagation
- Bed preparation, planting, and field maintenance
- Harvesting, washing, packing, and distribution
All methods emphasize low-input, regenerative practices suitable for small scale farms and community projects.
Duration:
8 weeks
Commitment:
8–10
hours per week
Format:
Hands-on
training + online
learning
Cohort Size:
Up to 4 participants
per cohort
Cost:
Fully funded
scholarship
Pathways Forward
Graduates are eligible for leadership roles managing NFUSA’s community gardens and mini farms, including the FIU site, and may be considered for paid work with Tiny Farm or other local farms.