The Market Gardener Training Program (MGTP) is a training program offered by Ohio State University Extension’s Urban Agriculture Program in Cuyahoga County. This ten-week program provides a foundation for urban agriculture and small business development to prepare participants to start their own enterprises growing produce and other agricultural products for the market.
2023 Applications are Open Until January 11, 2023
In this training, participants will gain a strong foundation in:
- Urban Agriculture
Soils/Nutrients
Crop Selection
Food Safety
- Small Business Development
Developing a Plan
Market Research
Business Structures
- Direct Marketing
Farmers’ Markets
Restaurants
Community Supported Agriculture