MARION COUNTYPurdue University Cooperative Extension Service is an equal access/equal opportunity institution If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, prior to the meeting, contact Emily Toner at (317) 275-9269 or eegglest@purdue.edu

This program is for current and aspiring• Urban Farmers • Community Garden Organizers • School Garden Leaders

• Market Gardeners • Urban Agriculture Project Leaders • Urban Homesteaders

A yearlong experience to gain knowledge and connections to build and sustain your urban farm or garden. Through interactive classwork and field trips, you will:

• Receive in-depth instruction for urban organic crop production

• Clarify project vision and strengthen community impact

Begins: Monday, November 13

Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, Discovery Hall Suite 201, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205

Cost: $350

Register Online: www.digitaleducation.purdue.edu/urbanagindy

A yearlong experience to gain knowledge and connections to build and sustain your urban farm or garden.

Date Module titleMon. 11/13/17 #1 Orientation: Welcome to the Urban Agriculture Certificate

Roadmap for Strong RootsWed. 11/15/17 #2 Roadmap: Vision and missionMon. 11/27/17 #3 Roadmap: Asset-based community development and partnershipWed. 11/29/17 #4 Roadmap: S.M.A.R.T. goals and measuring impactMon. 12/04/17 #5 Roadmap: Communicating your visionWed. 12/06/17 #6 Roadmap: Team structure and team building

Site Assessment for Fertile GroundSat. 12/02/17 #7 Site Assessment: Environmental safetySat. 12/02/17 #8 Site Assessment: Social, agricultural and practical considerations

Growing Guide for Healthy CropsWed. 01/17/18 #9 Growing Guide: Design your urban garden or market farmMon. 01/22/18 #10 Growing Guide: Foundations of growing vegetables organically in IndianaWed. 01/24/18 #11 Growing Guide: Fruit and nut trees and berriesMon. 01/29/18 #12 Growing Guide: Crop planning for economic and environmental sustainability Wed. 01/31/18 #13 Growing Guide: Urban soil health and management techniques including compostingMon. 02/05/18 #14 Growing Guide: Raising healthy transplants at any scaleWed. 02/07/18 #15 Growing Guide: Strategies for organic pest controlMon. 02/12/18 #16 Growing Guide: Strategies for weed managementWed. 02/14/18 #17 Growing Guide: Irrigation for the urban garden or fieldMon. 02/19/18 #18 Growing Guide: Season extension strategies for every season Wed. 02/21/18 #19 Growing Guide: Practices for food safety Mon. 02/26/18 #20 Growing Guide: Harvest day techniques for quality, efficiency, and food safety

Enterprise Plan for Sustained HarvestWed. 02/28/18 A: Enterprise Plan: Expenses, Organizational Structure and IncomeMon. 03/05/18 B: Enterprise Plan: Marketing your produce

Bonus modulesWed. 03/07/18 #21 Urban Agriculture as a component of food securityMon. 03/12/18 #22 Garden as a classroom: Health and environmental sustainabilityWed. 03/14/18 #23 Garden as a classroom: Teaching youth and adults

Classes take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings with an occasional Saturday class. Classroom is located on the

Indiana State Fairgrounds.