No-cost training for aspiring urban agriculture professionals
We offer two learning options:
Our 24-week online program takes place on weekday evenings via Zoom and our 6-month in-person program takes place on Saturday mornings at farms and other locations in Long Beach.
The online program is best suited to beginners who would like to explore the topic of urban farming in a virtual environment, as well as urban agriculture enthusiasts seeking continuing education and community.
The on-farm program involves a more rigorous and hands-on curriculum that takes place entirely in-person and requires a firm commitment to be present at nearly every Saturday morning class.
This program is best suited to young adults seeking a career in urban agriculture and anyone who has completed the online program.
Our On-Farm program combines an intensive education in regenerative urban growing methods with specialty units in the culinary arts, floriculture, mushroom cultivation, beekeeping, native plants, and more.
Grow2Zero is excited to work with our teaching partners to offer this comprehensive learning experience
Sowing Seeds of Change
Farm Lot 59
Feel Good Kitchen
The Farmer Ken
Long Beach Mushrooms
Mireya Arizmendi
Michael Sherman Landscaping
The Future Urban Farmers Academy also offers guidance and assistance with job placement upon completion of the course.
We are able to offer these free educational programs thanks to funding from USDA Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production and Care First Community Investment funding.
