Name: Roots to Work: Growing agriculture skills for independence
Start: 2025-02-14T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-21T11:00:00-05:00
Location: UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County

Roots to Work: Growing agriculture skills for independence

Preparing young adults with disabilities for work in the agriculture sector. (must be 18+) a 6-week course starting February 14th, 2025.
About this Event

This workshop is geared toward preparing young adults with a disability for work in the agriculture sector. (must be 18+)

Please submit an inquiry through the link, you will then receive a phone call from our office to discuss the program in more detail and verify it will be a good fit.

Program information:

6-week course: Starting February 14, 2025, with weekly classes 9:30- 11 am.
Classroom + Hands-On Training: Gain both theoretical and practical skills.
Field Trips: Explore local agricultural operations and nurseries.
Apprenticeship Opportunity: On completion, participants may have an opportunity to apprentice at a local nursery.

WHEN

Fridays beginning February 14 - March 21 from 9:30 am-11 am at the UF/ IFAS Brevard County Extension 3695 Lake Dr. Cocoa, FL 32926.

NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at [email protected] or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution