FARM & FOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
East Troy, Wisconsin

Michael Fields' Farm and Food Program delivers practical training in sustainable agriculture. See our Garden Students in action by visiting our photo gallery.
Read More: Farm and Food Educational Overview Chart.

Michael Fields Farmer Training

Learn the fundamentals of organic and biodynamic agriculture. Explore a variety of farming systems through tours and workshops. Gain the basic skills required for beginning farmers in training. Revitalize agriculture by promoting viable, sustainable alternatives to conventional farming practices

• New Farmer Foundation Year
• Stella Gardens Farm Management Apprenticeship
• Cooperative Farmer Instructors
• Four - 10 Week Terms
• Garden Student Certification
• Urban Agriculture option
• Whole Farm Workshops
• February 1–November 6, 2009

Whole Farm Workshops

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute is training the next generation of sustainable farmers. Join us in East Troy, Wisconsin where beginning farmers and advanced growers develop the skills and competencies they need to take their agricultural careers to the next level. At Michael Fields, you will engage in interactive workshops and on-site field trainings.

• The Farm, The Land, The Tools, and The Community Workshops

• Learn from practicing farmers

• Half and Full Day Workshops

• Beginning Farmers, Advanced Growers

• On-Farm and Classroom

• Whole Farm Certificate

• February 1 – September 31, 2009

GUIDED EDUCATIONAL TOURS

Kids and adults alike can get involved in farming's outdoor classroom by visiting Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. Visiting groups of youth can explore the many wonders of the Farm and Stella Gardens at Michael Fields through hands-on, experiential activities, games, and seasonal care of the vegetable and herb gardens. Garden clubs, culinary arts students and environmental science college classes have all enjoyed and learned something new from the educational walking tours.

• Youth and Adult Garden-Based Experiential Programs

• Nature-Based Sensory Education

• Culinary Arts

• Sustainability Seminars

• Garden Tours and Work Experience

• Group Retreats

• Spring, Summer, Fall

Contact Therese Philipp, Registrar, for further information at therese@michaelfieldsaginst.org or 262-642-3303.

Volunteer Education Credits

Volunteer Education Credits allow the general public to gain experience while learning, by committing their time to volunteer work in the gardens of MFAI. A commitment of set weekly volunteer hours can result in cost-free workshops. The volunteer work in the garden will also provide hands-on learning experiences that contribute towards an individual's learning track.

To find out more about the specific criteria for Volunteer Education Credits, contact Therese: (262) 642-3303 ext. 117.

>>READ MORE
Farm & Food Education Overview Chart
New Farmer Foundation Year
Stella Gardens Farm Management Apprenticeship
Stella Gardens Outdoor Classroom at Michael Fields [pdf]
Whole Farm Workshops
New Farmer Foundation Year Application 2009

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute is a public, non-profit institute for education and research in sustainable agriculture, which admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.