Programs

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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

— Nelson Mandela

Internship & Training Programs

We provide a multi-year, hands-on agricultural training experience that equips participants with the skills and resources to succeed in sustainable farming.

Year 1: Exploration & Exposure - Site visits, short-term internships with local farms.
Years 2-4: Specialization - Focused training on select farms, mentorship in farming operations.
Final Year: Community Integration - Partnering with municipalities to grow food under contract, ensuring financial sustainability and local impact.

Additional training includes small business management, grant writing, and financial planning, provided through partnerships with UVM’s Agroecology Department.

Municipality Partnerships

We collaborate with local governments to:

Establish farming agreements where farmers grow food for local distribution.
Provide municipal support for land access and housing for farmers.
Strengthen food sovereignty through community-led food production and policy development.

Regenerative Agriculture & Food Sovereignty

Our mission is rooted in sustainable land stewardship. We:

Implement regenerative farming techniques to restore soil health and biodiversity.
Support cultural food preservation and empower communities to define their own food systems.
Partner with researchers and universities to advance ecological and climate-resilient farming practices.

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Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.

— Chief Crazy Horse

Refugee Resettlement & Culturally Appropriate Food

We work with refugee and immigrant communities to:

Grow culturally relevant crops for local markets and communities.
Provide pathways to agricultural entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency.
Ensure fair wages and economic opportunities for new farmers.

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