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. Classes will meet Thursday evenings, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, February 4th through April 8th. (Classes will be held online, unless otherwise notified).
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE DECEMBER 18th, 2020 BY 5 PM, ONLINE OR HARD COPY MAILED TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE.
Send to ATTN: Maggie Rivera, OSU Extension, 12200 Fairhill Rd. Cleveland OH, 44120.
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE INTO PROGRAM WILL BE SENT BY January 8th, 2021.
In this training, participants will gain a strong foundation in:
- Urban Agriculture
Soils/Nutrients
Crop Selection
Food Safety
- Small Business Development
- Direct Marketing
The cost for this 10-week class is $150. Notice of acceptance into the program will be sent by January 8th, 2021. Please DO NOT send payment in advance. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Zmarzly at zmarzly.1@osu.edu or 330-599-7727.