(Council Bluffs) Dream to Farm, a partnership with Iowa Western and Golden Hills, will instruct potential producers on how to start a small-scale local food farm.
Many aspects of starting a local food production farm–including business planning, crop (vegetable, fruit, herbs, and small grains) and livestock production, pest management, and more, will be included in the class.
The 14-week course begins on September 19 and will hold sessions from 5:30-8:30pm on Thursdays (except Thanksgiving & Halloween) through December 19. Registration for the series is $99.
Topics include:
- Horticulture
- Livestock
- Business Planning and Marketing
- Soils and Irrigation
- Crops and Germination
- Integrated Pest Management
More details and the registration link can be found at goldenhillsrcd.org/dreamtofarm
