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Farmer Training Program

October 28, 2024 | Source: Rodale Institute

Jumpstart your career in organic agriculture with an immersive school led by some of the world’s leading regenerative organic experts.

Rodale Institute’s Farmer Training (RIFT) school gives aspiring farmers the knowledge and experience they need to start their regenerative organic career. Students will experience the entire life cycle of an organic diversified crop and vegetable farm, and learn what it takes to maintain a profitable business, all while caring for the soil and ecosystem.

The Basics

The RIFT school is a hybrid experience composed of classroom instruction, farm visits, and hands-on training in the skills necessary to operate a certified organic farm. Students will be fully immersed in the day-to-day activities involved in a growing season, and spend time in a classroom setting for lectures from the experts in the field.

In addition to the education in science and farming, students will also receive an extensive education in agricultural budgeting, marketing, and finances of agricultural products. This curriculum is designed to enable individuals with little-to-no farming experience to become fully capable farmers or farm managers. Individuals interested in taking the next steps toward starting a career in regenerative organic agriculture are encouraged to apply.