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Welcome to our Small Scale Farming Training Program!

We, at FoodLab, believe that farming on smaller parcels of land in a biointensive way is the future of food production. It’s a different type of farming than conventional farming that can lead to higher yields and higher profits, while respecting the environment. It’s a technique and a practice.

FoodLab’s Small-scale Farming Training Program includes guided instruction through the Market Garden Institute Masterclass , a course developed by J.M. Fortier and the Garden Market Institute. Fortier developed and tested a biointensive growing method that increases the soil’s biology and works with nature to achieve maximum yields on small parcels.

FoodLab’s Small Scale Farming Training Program will be offered online and in person. The Garden Market Institute program is offered as a complete program online. Class meetings will meet in-person on the Stony Brook Southampton Campus on Wednesdays from 2-4pm or 4-6pm. There is an option to attend the ‘in-person’ classes virtually. The cost of the program is $1997. This price includes life-time access to the online course with all of the technical sheets and videos as well as the additional benefit of having an experienced farmer as an instructor and one to two site visits. Our program encourages participants to develop a community network and to learn from each other.

What is the Market Gardener Masterclass? The Masterclass is an online educational program offered by the Market Gardener Institute that was designed for people who want to make a living from small-scale farming. The program is not suitable for home gardeners who wish to learn more about setting up a domestic garden. The Masterclass combines in-depth video tutorials, details on day-to-day operations, a vibrant digital community, and a comprehensive digital library outlining methods, techniques and tools. This program allows you to master the methodology, tools, and techniques to grow crops successfully in a context of heightened efficiency in the regenerative microfarming model. The Masterclass provides a thorough roadmap to success. Years of trial and error can really wreak havoc on a farm — many farmers struggle and some give up. Our program is no substitute for hard work and hands-on experience, but it can significantly shorten the learning curve when starting a new farm or taking your farm to a new level of productivity. The Market Gardener’s Masterclass can help to professionalize and standardize the activities of an existing farm, which can lead to greater efficiencies and higher profits.