Richmond Farm School

The Richmond Farm School, operated by the Institute for Sustainable Food Systems (ISFS) at KPU, aims to inspire community-focused, small-scale organic, regenerative agriculture through knowledge mobilization and hands-on training.

We strive to empower individuals to take their first step towards growing their own food and becoming farmers while positively contributing to the robust regional food systems. The Farm School takes place at the 8-acre KPU Research and Teaching Farm on the Garden City Lands in Richmond and operates on the 1/4 acre of land to provide participants the opportunity to engage in learning about small-scale organic vegetable production. This scale of vegetable production encourages intensive management, quick turn-around of crops, and low capital investments. 

This 7-month Farmer Training Program at Richmond Farm School offers hands-on training supplemented with weekly theoretical discussions. It will be a great time to learn about all different kinds of crops, taste the freshness of newly harvested vegetables, get connected to the land, socialize with people in a safe and appreciative atmosphere, and build a community supporting the sustainability of our local food systems.

Immerse yourself in the Richmond Farm School and learn everything from soil health, plant life cycles, organic vegetable production, basic marketing principles, to ergonomic small-scale farming practices

Participants will also have the opportunity to collaborate with KPU Farm in order to experience large-scale infrastructure and certified organic practices.

Learn more about the Richmond Farm School program here!

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