Foundations of Shellfish Farming

UConn Avery Point Campus 1084 Shennecossett Road, Groton, Connecticut, United States

Foundations of Shellfish Farming is a training course for new and prospective farmers and those who simply seek to learn more about aquaculture practices and techniques. Topics that will be covered include: how to establish and operate a shellfish business; leasing and permitting requirements; considerations for gear, vessels, and facilities, shellfish biology, aquaculture techniques and best […]

$300

2023 Vegetable Production Certificate Course

This fully online, seven-module course is designed for new and beginning farmers who have 0-3 years of vegetable growing experience or no formal training in agriculture. The participants will learn answers to the basic questions about farm business planning, planning and preparing for vegetable farm, warm and cool-season vegetable production techniques, season extension, identification of biotic and abiotic issues, and marketing. 

$149

2023 CT Farm Energy Workshop – Pomfret

Pomfret Audubon Center 218 Day Road, Pomfret, Connecticut, United States

Interested in reducing your energy costs for on-farm consumption? Come learn about available programs and incentives in Connecticut.