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Tricycle Urban Ag is pleased to accept applications for the 2019 Urban Agriculture Fellowship Program in Virginia now through January 25, 2019.
Become a Certified Urban Agriculturalist
- Learn the Business and Practice of Urban Agriculture
- Earn a Certificate in Urban Agriculture recognized by USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
- 440+ hours of Hands-On Farm Experience on urban ag sites alongside Tricycle urban ag staff
- Engage with Our Local Communities
- Network with Local Farmers & Subject Matter Experts
- Learn on the Farm and in the Classroom from Experts in the Field
March 4th - November 15th, 2019
20 hours a week
Full scholarships for tuition & fees for 2019 Urban Agriculture Fellowship Program Cohort
Tricycle's Certificate in Urban Agriculture
is the result of an innovative collaboration with the USDA-National Resources Conservation Service and Bon Secours. Offered within Tricycle’s 8 1/2 -month Urban Agriculture Fellowship Program, participants spend 20 hours a week in the classroom, on farm sites, field trips, and participating in Tricycle mission programs. Together, they form a learner-centered, transformational education experience. Fellows who successfully complete all requirements of the program earn the professional designation of Certified Urban Agriculturalist (CUA).
Who Should Apply for the Urban Agriculture Fellowship Program?
We are committed to cultivating a thriving local food ecosystem by increasing the number of urban farmers. Individuals serious about taking the next step toward running or managing an urban farm are given priority. However, we recognize the valuable contribution made by people who possess a passion for working toward a vibrant and sustainable local food ecosystem through their work in other areas of urban agriculture (edible landscaping for homes and businesses; homesteading and community gardening; local nurseries, farmers markets, and school and church gardens; food-as-infrastructure and food justice initiatives) and encourage all people interested in the field or urban ag to apply .
Applications are due by January 25, 2018 and are available on our website.
What more information? Email beth@tricycleurbanag.org or call 804-231-7767
Join Tricycle staff to learn more about the Urban Agriculture Fellowship Program and our urban agriculture class opportunities at these information sessions:
January Information Session
15th, 2-3pm @ Brewer’s Cafe, 1125 Bainbridge St, Richmond 23224
January Applicant Volunteer Work-Day
15th, 12-2pm @ RVA’s Urban Farm, 901 Bainbridge Street, Richmond 23224
- Learn more about farming and food jobs and internships, or learn how to post a job, internship, or apprenticeship opportunity on beginningfarmers.org by going to https://www.beginningfarmers.org/internship-and-employment-opportunities/
- Find additional farming resources at https://www.beginningfarmers.org/additional-farming-resources/