At the heart of the small-scale farming revolution is the belief that hands-on learning, available in diverse cultural and linguistic realities, drives real change.
Whether you are starting a micro-farm, scaling an existing project, or dreaming of turning your passion into your livelihood, the right School Farm can help you get there faster and with greater clarity.
Take the next step. Explore the network, discover the school that fits your needs, and begin your training on the ground.
” If you want to get into farming on the right foot, learn from those who’ve mastered both the craft and the calling. The farms in the SchoolFarm network are living classrooms, where soil, people, and purpose come together.“
Jean-Martin Fortier
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School Farm Network
Currently available in a few countries.
School Farms Matter
Seeing and learning directly from thriving farms is transformative. By visiting and training at successful certified farms, students gain practical skills, fresh perspectives, and a deeper understanding of what makes small farms sustainable and impactful—all in their native language.
It’s about more than farming: it’s about empowering communities, fostering a resilient food system, and building an international network of like-minded peers.
BECOME A CERTIFIED SCHOOL FARM
We collaborate with entrepreneurial farms to deliver both classroom-based and hands-on training that focuses on biointensive, sustainable practices.
By joining The Market Gardener Institute School Farm Program, you’ll gain access to:
Valued Certification
Exclusive to your country of operation.
High-Quality Educational Content
Comprehensive Documentation
Detailed guides on marketing and communicating school farm programs, examples of course content, and certification usage guidelines.
Ongoing Support & Representation
Dedicated follow-up calls, inclusion of your programs in our communications and website, and continued partnership with The Market Gardener Institute.
Become a Certified School Farm
The School Farm Program is your gateway to certifying your farm as an official educational representative of the methods and techniques taught by Jean-Martin Fortier and The Market Gardener Institute.
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