Crop Production Course Jun 30, 2026

Crop Production Course

Jun 30, 2026

$450

scholarships available

Register

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Crop Production Course

Beginner, Intermediate

9 weeks

Register by Jun 29

Person holding a green pepper in a greenhouse

Crop Production Course

Jun 30, 2026

$450

scholarships available

Register

Schedule Details

June 30 - August 25, 2026
Tuesday evenings, online live
6-7:30pm (EST)

Who should take this course

  • Aspiring farmers ready to start their business. 
  • Home growers who want to expand their skills.  
  • Growers interested in sustainable farming practices. 

Suggested Experience

No prior farming experience is required! 

Ready to Start Your Own Farm or Grow the Garden of Your Dreams?

Take our 9-week Crop Production Course to gain the practical skills and confidence you need to grow healthy food, care for the soil, and run a successful small farm or garden!  

Gain the foundational skills to grow vegetables and fruits sustainably, manage your land, and prepare your crops for market. Whether you are planning to grow food for your household or launch a farm business, this course will set you up for success! Reada sample syllabus here

Topics include: 

  • Growing a wide range of vegetables and fruit 
  • Building and maintaining healthy, fertile soil. 
  • Developing a realistic, seasonal crop plan. 
  • Managing seedlings and greenhouse systems. 
  • Evaluating essential farm equipment. 
  • Setting up irrigation systems. 
  • Using cover crops and natural methods to control weeds. 
  • Identifying and managing pests and diseases. 
  • Washing, storing, and preparing crops with food safety in mind. 
  • Navigating programs, services, and resources for new farmers. 

You will also receive: 

  • One-on-one technical assistance from New Entry staff. 
  • Access to videos, readings, and tools to support your learning. 
  • A network of fellow learners and growers 

Money Back Guarantee 

We're confident that you'll love this course, but if for whatever reason you're not completely satisfied, you can get a full refund before the second class. 

Questions? 

Contact course instructor, Ben Zoba at benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu

Instructors

  • smiling man drives a green and yellow tractor

    Ben Zoba

    Beginning Farmer Educator

    Ben helps new and prospective farmers get the training and resources they need to succeed as growers. His responsibilities include developing curricula and teaching farming/production courses as well as exploring innovative methods for building soil-health while growing crops. 

Scholarships

Half-off scholarships are available. Please note in your registration if you are interested in being considered for one.

What participants are saying

This has been the best and most empowering farming course I have ever attended. Your meticulously prepared slides, the extra resources on Canvas, and your good presentation style have all left an indelible mark on my life. This course has opened my mind and elevated it to new heights of thinking. The course was so practical, educational, and inspiring.

This class was awesome—everything from microbes in the soil to the machinery needed to make it all work. The instructor clearly knows his stuff and cares about the earth.

The knowledge was very practical. I appreciated that multiple sustainable methods were discussed, including their pros and cons.

I think anyone who’s contemplating starting a farm business should take this course.