Short Courses

Citrus Short Course participants learn from Center for Agroecology instructors

The Center for Agroecology's intensive short courses provide intermediate and experienced gardeners and farmers hands-on, land-based professional development and skill-building opportunities focused on specialized agricultural topics including seed propagation, soils and cultivation, food preservation, agricultural business management, best practices in agricultural education, and more. Spanish interpretation is available for many of our short courses.

Upcoming Short Courses

Organic Fruit Tree Series for Small-Scale Farmers with Orin Martin

Saturday, August 24, 2024 - Session 1 (Summer Care Package)
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - Session 2 (Harvest, Taste test, and Prep for Next Year)
Saturday, January 18, 2025 - Session 3 (Winter Conditions and Care)
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Session 4 (Spring Seasonal Update and Care)

Registration is required.

Growing Roses as Cut Flowers for Small Farms

Sunday, October 13, 2024 9:30am-12pm at the Alan Chadwick Garden, UC Santa Cruz

Registration is required.

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