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Modeling and Teaching Sustainable Agriculture


​​School for Sustainable Farming

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The Tier 1 program starts with Farming 101: Introduction to Farming. After completing this six-week course, graduates wishing to deepen their knowledge of farming techniques and strategies can enroll as Tier 1 (T1) Farming Students. Tier 1 Students are actively learning and practicing farming skills while participating as vital members of the Wild Willow Farm community.  

Students who have completed the core Tier 1 curriculum, or who have tested out by proving basic skills can continue advancing their farming skills through a deeper exploration of basic-level instructions offered at the T1 level. The focus of Tier 2 is one-on-one mentorship with our farm staff in the field. Curriculum includes field practicum, coached field work, farm rotations and continuing education classes.

Farming 101
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Farming 101: Introduction to FarmingParticipation starts with our Farming 101: Introduction to Farming course. This five-week, two-day-per-week course is offered five times per year. With a horticultural and practical focus, students learn about soil fertility; tool use; till and no-till strategies; composting; sowing and transplanting; principles of irrigation; and 
pests, pathogens and beneficials. Classes are held at the University of San Diego on Wednesday evenings, with field classes and labs at Wild Willow Farm on Saturdays.
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Farming 101 Course Dates
Summer: July 23 to Sept. 3
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Fall: Sept. 24 to Nov. 5 (wait list)


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