Food is central to our well-being, environment, and shared sense of community. Food is also a serious business: the food economy—the growing, distribution, and marketing of food—offers many opportunities for anyone who wants to make a real difference. Whether you're new to farming or your family has held the land for generations, we can help you launch, diversify, or transition your business. At the Carey Center for Agrarian Learning (CCAL), we teach, engage, and inspire entrepreneurs by sharing the latest growing and business practices to keep your farms sustainable, productive, and profitable.
We offer agriculture workshops and events for businesses at all stages, whether you need help navigating legal issues, identifying what you need to scale up for wholesale markets, or determining when you need a loan to grow your business.
The Horticulture AAS degree covers the essentials of hydroponics and aquaponics, floral and landscape design, plant biology, and sustainable practices. You can choose electives in floral design, greenhouse, landscape, and urban agriculture. Stackable certificates are also available.
A two-day Specialty Growers Intensive on Cut Flower Production featured hands-on training and expert instruction on growing, marketing, and floral design.
This two-day intensive workshop provided hands-on training and expert guidance on selecting, operating, and maintaining specialty crop tools and equipment.
An annual event offering free seeds, family activities, vendor connections, and expert presentations on native prairies, urban food forests, and composting.
