Urban Farming 101

If you’ve ever donated some time to an urban farm, the sense of purpose you felt must have come with a little learning about the craft of food production. Here’s a chance to get deeper into that.

For the third year in a row, Friends of Alemany Farm will be offering an apprenticeship in ecological horticulture. This beautiful 4.5 acre organic farm ecosystem in southeast San Francisco is offering a FREE 11-month hands-on course that meets every third Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. with a generous break for a potluck lunch.

The importance of the course taking 11 months is that it take participants through the seasons.

Learn Core Principles of Food Production:
All while using our vegetable gardens, herb gardens, and orchards.

• soil fertility and composting
• propagation and planting
• seasonal tree care
• water-wise irrigation
• plant identification
• integrated pest management
• crop planning

To Apply: Deadline March 1, 2011 Complete the application [word doc, pdf] and return it to: ecologicalhorticulture@gmail.com. There are spots for 30 people in the class. The Ecological Horticulture classes will begin on Saturday, March 19.