URI B2B is designed for beginning farmers, military veterans, and their family members. The course begins with 11 weeks of online instruction on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm – 7:30 pm beginning January 20th and ending April 2nd , 2026. Classes will be taught by subject-matter-experts from across New England. Attendance and participation are encouraged but sessions will be recorded for delayed viewing as needed. In addition to the live zoom sessions, participants will have access to an online learning platform with additional resources. Participants are expected to complete several assignments that will deepen their understanding of concepts discussed in class.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
Dates: January 20, 2026 – April 2, 2026
5-6 hours/week completing the following online activities:
- Attend Zoom webinars on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm – 7:30 pm
- Complete weekly homework assignments
- Complete pre and post course surveys
11 Weeks of Online Instruction Covering Identified Risk Areas Including:
- Farm Business and Marketing (business planning, financials, record keeping, funding, and marketing)
- Farm Production Methods (Seedling production, crop planning and production, food safety, soil health, pest and disease management)
- Farm Legal and Human (health and wellness, adaptive equipment, farming ergonomics, stress reduction)
Fees:
11 Weeks of Online Classes – $195*
* We have scholarships available for veterans and participants with limited resources. Please contact Tricia Lourenco Boucher, telourenco@uri.edu for scholarship opportunities.
To Apply: Click here and apply by January 10th, 2026.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Tricia Lourenco Boucher
Program Facilitator
URI Cooperative Extension
TeLourenco@uri.edu