WHO WE ARE

History & funding: Farm School NYC began as a collective vision in 2007.  The early planners realized that we have so many resources in New York City – many diverse community gardens and urban farms, a network of supportive greening organizations, and excellent educational opportunities. At the same time, we realized that we needed something else, where we can gain a comprehensive farming education. For three years, a network of individuals and groups came together to plan the school. 

Farm School NYC received funding from the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program in September 2010.  Farm School NYC first opened for classes three months later, in January 2011.