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U of I: Urban Farming

June 19, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Master Urban Farmer Training Program (MUFTP)

This 11 week program is scheduled on Wednesdays, June 19 – Aug 28, 2019  from 5:30 – 8:30 pm.

Training location is Prairie State College Matteson Area Center, 4821 Southwick Drive, Matteson, IL 60443

This program is best suited for

  • Entrepreneurs who want to start an intensive urban produce farm operation.
  • Community leaders in underserved/food insecure communities who want to develop their food production skill set to increase food security and establish a community food system project in their neighborhood.
  • Master Gardeners and Naturalists interested in intensifying their food production skill set.
  • Educators who want to bring food production knowledge back to their organization.

Interested parties can apply through June 7 at https://go.illinois.edu/MUFTP

Details

Date:
June 19, 2019
Time:
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Website:
https://go.illinois.edu/MUFTP

Venue

Prairie State College Matteson Area Center
4821 Southwick Drive
Matteson, IL 60443
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