Agricultural Skills Course
Ag Skills provides a season of hands-on learning for beginning farmers. From building soil, best techniques for irrigation, how to increase soil productivity, deal with pests to harvest and packing, each class focuses on tangible skills necessary for farming success in the foothills. Peer-to-peer classes are taught on-farm, by farmers and each includes a farm tour. Ag Skills courses are geared towards commercial farmers and are a great way to network within the farming community and hone your farming skillset.
Scholarships available! BIPOC, LGBTQI+, veteran, women farmers and farmer workers are encouraged to apply. Email amanda@sierraharvest.org with questions.
Check back in spring 2023 for the full list of classes and the registration information.
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“It was so inspirational to see the local farms in action. As a result of all I’ve learned in this series
I’m going to be planting flowers for beneficial insects and for cutting, testing my soil,
and trying out no-till next season!” 2021 Ag Skills student.
Farm & Ranch Jobs in Nevada County
Looking for a job in agriculture? Send an email to amanda@sierraharvest.org to get announcements about farm and ranch jobs in Nevada County.
Looking to hire a farmworker for your farm or ranch? Send an email to amanda@sierraharvest.org to get a list of interested folks, be listed on our job posting site, and have your post included in our farmer E-news.
