Continuing Education on the Farm

Check this page for a regularly updated list of available courses at KCC Urban Farm.
To register, call 718-368-5050 or click here.
WINTER 2014

Grow Vegetables from Seed
NHB08, $75
Wed., March 12, 6-8:30pm AND Sat., March 22, 11am-3pm

Learn the ins and outs of growing edible crops from seed. This two-day
course will include seed science, pest management, equipment, and
maintenance to successfully carry your crops through the process of
germination.

FALL 2013
Urban Farming: Fall
VTO 28
$100
Tue 5-8pm
Oct 1-Nov 19

This course covers all of the basics of urban gardening from soil to seed
to table. Deepen your understanding of growing edible crops, starting
plants from seed, pest management, soil science, and more at KCC
Urban Farm. Learn basic skills such as soil conditioning, crop planning,
composting, planting, and harvesting to get on your way to planning
your own garden for next year. This course also covers finding land for
gardening in NYC and building a garden from scratch.
Materials fee: $15

Urban Agriculture-Focused Carpentry
NHB 38
$100
Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-4pm
Oct 2 and 3 OR
Oct 9 and 10 OR
Friday and Saturday, 10am-4pm
Oct 4 and 5

Carpentry is not only for men. Now everyone can learn the basics of
carpentry as it relates to farm and garden structures, and in a unique
class environment. Prepare for the spring without fear of structural
obstacles while empowering yourself to use new tools. This course
will be geared towards those who have no experience but it is also
recommended for people who want to brush up on techniques and
brainstorm ideas with us. This carpentry class will be conducted by
EcoStation: NY at Bushwick Campus High School: 400 Irving Avenue
in Brooklyn.
Materials fee: $ 25

PAST

Urban Farming: Summer
Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm
June 25 – August 13
(8 weeks, $100)
Deepen your understanding of growing edible crops, starting plants from seed, pest management, soil science, and more at KCC Urban Farm. This course covers all of the basics of urban gardening from soil to seed to table, with a focus on summer crops. Learn basic skills such as soil conditioning, crop planning, composting, planting, and harvesting to get on your way to producing your own fresh herbs, greens, fruits, and vegetables. This course also covers finding land for gardening in NYC and building a garden from scratch.
Harvesting, Processing, Preserving
Wednesdays, 6-9pm
August 7 – 28
(4 weeks,  $50)Come learn the ins and outs of harvesting garden produce and preserving it for eating in the colder months. This course will cover canning, fermentation, and freezing a variety of garden fruits and vegetables.
Urban Farming: Spring
Saturdays, 11am-3pm 
April 13 – June 8
(9 weeks)
 
This course covers all of the basics of urban gardening from soil to seed to table, with a focus on seed propagation. Deepen your understanding of growing edible crops, starting plants from seed, pest management, soil science, and more at KCC Urban Farm. Learn basic skills such as soil conditioning, crop planning, composting, planting, and harvesting to get on your way to producing your own fresh herbs, greens, fruits, and vegetables. This course also covers finding land for gardening in NYC and building a garden from scratch.
 
 

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