Volunteer Grow Getters

The Volunteer Grow Getters program is an 8-month training program designed to develop skills for gardening/farming in community. Participants will grow through a full farm season, learning through interactive classroom lessons, guest experts, field trips, and hands-on farm and market work. Participants have opportunities to explore Indianapolis food and farm systems, communities and build their network.

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The Volunteer Grow Getters program will not run in 2025.

Timing

• Applications Open: February 2024

• Application Deadline: March 24, 2024

• Notification of Acceptance: April 2024

• Program Begins: April 2024

• Program Concludes: December 2024

Location

Primary activities of the program will be located at our main farm site on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis at 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Opportunities for learning and volunteering at White River State Park, at GPI farm stands around downtown and in partnership with other Indianapolis farms and programs will be available.

Eligible Requirements

Eligible applicants must be 18 years or older. Volunteer Grow Getters will need to commit an average of 12 hours per month from April 2024 – December 2024 in order to earn an Urban Growers Certificat

 

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Farm Education Series

The Farm Education Series is a collection of interactive classroom sessions designed to coordinate with the growing season. Volunteer Grow Getters will attend one classroom session per month. Topics Include:

      • Permaculture Theory
      • Soil Health & Fertility
      • Ecosystems on the Farm
      • Botany
      • Site Design & Farm Ecology
      • Seedlings & Transplanting
      • Weed & Pest Management
      • Hydroponics
      • Winter Production
      • Markets & Finding Your Niche

Discussions of food justice will be incorporated throughout the program.