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Ohio State University Extension, Summit County

1100 Graham Rd. Circle

Stow, OH 44224

The Master Urban Farmer Training Primer (MGTP) is a training program offered by Ohio State University Extension-Summit County. This sixweek program will provide a foundation in urban agriculture and small business development to prepare participants to start their own enterprises growing produce and other agricultural products for market. Classes will meet Monday evenings, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm from October 3rd through November 14thth. There will not be a class on October 24th.

If you have any questions, contact Jacqueline Kowalski at or 330-928-4769 (ext. 2456)

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2016BY 4:30 PM AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE.

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE INTO PROGRAM WILL BE SENT BY OCTOBER 1, 2016.

Name: ______
(First) (Last)
Business/Organization (if applicable) ______

Address: ______
(Street) (City) (Zip)

Phone: Day: ( ) ______Email:______

If you are applying with a partner/group please list their names here. (Each individual must fill out an application) ______

  1. Do you have any gardening or farming experience? If you do have gardening or farming experience, please describe your experience (# of years; type of gardening, etc.).
  1. Have you run a small business yourself or assisted with one? If so, please describe.
  1. Have you grown and sold produce before? Yes / NoIf yes, where?
  1. Do you have access to land you could use for growing? Yes / No

If you do have access to land, please describe including size, location, and ownership.

  1. What skills are you looking to develop through this training program?
  1. What part of starting your market gardening business do you think will be the most challenging for you?
  1. What part of starting your own market garden business will be the easiest for you?
  1. If we have more applicants than spots available we may need to choose among equally qualified individuals. Please explain why you are interested in this program and why you think you would be a successful market gardener.
  1. How did you hear about this training program?
  1. Would you be available to attend ten training sessions, one weekday evening per week from October through the middle of November? Yes / No
  1. The total cost for the 6-week course is $90.

Notice of acceptance into program will be sent by September 30th, 2016. Please DO NOT send payment in advance.

Initial here to verify the information you are submitting is accurate and complete: ______Date: ______

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