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Boots to Bushels<\/h1>

A New England Market Garden Training for Beginner Farmers, Military Veterans and their family members<\/p>click here to Apply by Jan 10th, 2026<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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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 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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COURSE EXPECTATIONS:<\/strong>
Dates: January 20, 2026 \u2013 April 2, 2026<\/strong>

5-6 hours\/week completing the following online activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n