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09/17/2023

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𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗡𝗬𝗖 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮
Citywide students recently completed Crop Management. They explored the best crops for NYC’s climate, reviewed plant families and their specific needs, and imagined personalized creative crop plans. We share a special thanks to first-time FSNYC facilitators Grace and Ciara from Randall’s Island Park Alliance Urban Farm. Stay tuned for updates next month as students begin preparing for winter!

𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘛𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘴
Are you interested in high tunnels? Join our 5-WEEK course to explore high tunnels, their versatile uses, values, and styles. Learn all about site selection, construction, and maintenance, tailored to fit growing spaces in NYC. Learn […]

08/16/2023

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𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙬𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢
Citywide students recently completed Irrigation and moved into Crop Management. During Irrigation, they enjoyed touring Morning Glory Garden in The Bronx and Brooklyn’s Red Hook Farms, better understanding the watering methods of the unique growing spaces and why. Students also worked together, familiarizing themselves with the parts of a drip irrigation system. See the photo below, captured by a current student, of a hands-on practice build at Red Hook Farms. We thank our co-facilitators, Jane and Maya, as well as our sites and guides, Cayla, Aazam, and Brendan.

Making their way through Crop Management, students are exploring the best crops for […]

07/19/2023

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𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻!
• 𝘚𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴:
Are you curious about the ancient origins and current practices of soilless food cultivation? Would you like to learn about aquaponics and hydroponics? If so, consider joining our Soilless Practices public course!
Participants will be able to hear from experienced soilless ecosystem stewards and visit Universe City for hands-on learning about system design, operation, and maintenance. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or a curious beginner, Soilless Practices offers a unique opportunity to explore more sustainable, space-efficient ways to grow food. Learn more and register here!

• 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘴:
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06/16/2023

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𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗻! 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲
Jocelyn Germany (she/hers) is the newest addition to the FSNYC team. We are honored to have this passionate individual leading our advocacy work. Jocelyn was born and raised in the unceded Lenapehoking lands of the South Bronx. She is currently a Farm School student for the 2022-2023 cohort and has enjoyed a deep sense of community and spiritual connection. Jocelyn enjoys playing video games, watching movies, learning, hanging out with friends, and dancing.

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲
Our Citywide Learning the Land course is complete. Students heard from guest speakers, Cecilia and Milton, describing colonization’s expansive harmful impacts that are still evident and felt by […]

05/16/2023

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𝗙𝗦𝗡𝗬𝗖 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵!
Will you help Farm School NYC cultivate a powerful Board of Directors? Nominate someone you know whose values align with Farm School NYC’s! We are looking for board members with experience in foundation fundraising, accounting, human resources, individual giving, and conflict resolution. If they have these skills (or many more), please, nominate them (or yourself) today!

Watch the info session linked on this page and reach out to jazz@farmschoolnyc.org for more information about duties, commitment, or process of becoming a board member. We are excited to see who you nominate and […]

03/16/2023

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𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲
The Propagation course is in full swing with students learning about seeds and the needs of plants during the earliest stages of life. Together via Zoom, they’ve started various seeds at home and in-person. Classes at Sunset Park’s Brooklyn Grange and the L.E.S Girls Club will introduce an array of propagation methods, materials, and grow sites. We thank our hosts Jane (FSNYC grad and facilitator), Vargas (FSNYC grad), and Jennifer (current FSNYC student).

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿
• 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙤𝙞𝙡: 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙙𝙤𝙢
Join Soul Fire Farm’s Leah Penniman and Farm School NYC director Onika Abraham as they discuss the Black food justice activists […]

03/09/2023

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𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻!
GardenShare is happy to share that Bonus Bucks applications are open!
If you, or someone you know, would like to take advantage of the bounty of local food that St. Lawrence County has to offer, but find it hard to stretch your food dollars to purchase, we may be able to help!
Apply Here!

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 & 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗟𝗖
Registration Extended to March 8th
Our GardenShare intern, Marli, is currently recruiting for her intervention study through her Master’s program at SUNY Oneonta. The goals of the study are to increase fruit and vegetable intake and knowledge of our Bonus […]