Learning Cohorts

Climate Cohort

This is a paid educational program for farmers curious about climate-smart agriculture.

Agriculture is an essential strategy for mitigation and adaptation to the climate crisis. It contributes to community wellness, biodiversity, soil health, and air quality. While climate organizing in the Gulf South is dynamic and active, farmers are underrepresented both in proposing solutions and calling for change.

Our Climate-Smart Farmer Cohort seeks to bridge these gaps by bringing farmers from Louisiana’s diverse regions together to learn and teach about climate and agriculture with the goal of becoming better able to speak on the issue to policymakers and their communities.

We are not taking applications at this time.
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Urban Agriculture Cohort

Fall 2022

The Urban Agriculture Cohort is opportunity to learn, co-teach, and train other new and beginning farmers in the city of New Orleans. The curriculum includes workshops on: irrigation; plant, pest, and weed identification; greenhouse practices; markets; and leases & land. The cohort includes tools, seeds, and even space to grow for new farmers who need it. Participants leave with an understanding of the New Orleans Urban Food System and how to grow food, flowers, or herbs.

Applications accepted HERE until Friday, August 18, 2023.
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Beginning Farmer & Rancher Development Program

SPROUT works on training and empowering local growers of all ages, with a specific focus on beginning farmers. We work with partners to offer a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program that including hands-on experiential learning, internship and apprenticeship opportunities, a mentorship program, and community building to increase resiliency and food security. Our 2023 program in partnership with Recirculating Farms is drop-in, not a cohort model, so join us for classes and workshops. See our calendar of classes & workshops.