Annual Farming
Work with a local farmer to learn how to effectively grow vegetables, and prepare them for market.
Explore permaculture, and working with nature to create resilient local food ecosystems.
Grow your skills with a kitchen professional on how to safely and timely prepare delicious meals, using fresh ingredients.
Work with the community to understand needs, and affect change through effective leadership.
During workdays at Lick Run Farm, you'll be hands-on with managing operations and growing real food! Don't wear your nice clothes to work, as things can get dirty! If needed, we will provide boots and work clothes so you are equipped to handle the situation.
Partnered with local farmers like Cam Terry of Garden Variety Harvests, you'll learn the ins and outs of running an urban farm and selling produce at local markets. Cam will show you how to plan your growing area, the process from seed to harvest, and the steps to sell at the market. You'll also get to see some of the basics of running your own business, using data to set pricing, choosing what to grow, and how to update your strategy from season to season.
