Biointensive Agriculture 101

The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) is offering a certificate program in biointensive agriculture at its research farm in Beltsville, Maryland, Firebird Farm.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN: This 15-hour series will cover

• soil preparation
• seed and seedling starting
• planting using the biointensive method
• cultivating and maintaining healthy plants
• harvesting, storage and planting for the next season

Crop production will be addressed from a seasonal extension perspective.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This course is ideal for anyone interested in growing their own food, starting a garden, or exploring farming as a career. It's especially suited for residents of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia who want to learn sustainable, small-scale farming practices. All experience levels are welcome, no prior farming background is required, just a passion for learning and growing.

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LOCATION:

UDC Firebird Research Farm

12001 Old Baltimore Pike

Beltsville, MD 20705

Cost: $150

Payment Options: Payments can be made in the form of a check or money order. Payments must be received on or by the first day of the training. Participants may pay by cash at the Cashier’s Office in advance of class during hours of operation.

• If paying by cash, please take the payment form provided by the instructor with you. Add the Course Name and Detail Code: P088 to the form.
• CASHIER’S OFFICE LOCATION: 4200 CONNECTICUT AVE., NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008/BLDG 39, 2ND FLOOR (directly in front of the elevators)
• HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm (except holidays)

To pay in advance via mail: Send money order or check to:

University of the District of Columbia

Cashier's Office

Ref: CAUSES

4200 Connecticut Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20008

Add the Course Name and Detail Code: P088 to the form.

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INSTRUCTOR: : Dr. Lavell Merritt, Jr. is a vegetable and small livestock farmer. He has been a food producer for 30 years and has managed farms in Upper Marlboro, Md., Washington, D.C., Ethiopia, Africa, College Station, Texas, and Millican, Texas. His efforts have fed hundreds of families from all scales of income. He has operated farmers' markets, consumer supported agriculture programs, agriculture education programs, restaurants, Texas A&M University dining services, and countless training opportunities for beginning and young farmers.

CONTACT: Dr. Lavell Merritt, Jr. | Email [email protected]

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UDC Firebird Farm, 12001 Old Baltimore Pike, Beltsville, United States