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Real Skills.
Real Farms.
Real Impact.

Learn agriculture by doing it. At Boots Rooted, students help build functioning farms while gaining the practical skills to design, build, and operate sustainable agricultural systems.

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Hands-On Learning

Real skills. Real farms. Real experience.

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Building Farms

Help create functioning farms while you learn.

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Free for Veterans

Tuition-free participation for veterans.

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Open to Everyone

Welcoming students from all backgrounds.

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Stronger Communities

More local food and opportunity.

Program Overview

12-Week Hands-On
Training Program

Students learn by participating in real farm builds. From soil preparation and planting to infrastructure, livestock systems, and farm planning, every lesson connects to practical work.

12 WeeksProgram duration
Mon–Thu9 AM–3 PM
10 StudentsTarget cohort size
Host FarmsLocation varies by project

Schedules and availability are subject to confirmation before each cohort.

What You'll Learn

Skills That Grow With You

Training spans agriculture, farm systems, sustainability, safety, and operations.

Soil Health & No-Till

In-Ground & Raised Beds

Irrigation Systems

Food Forests & Orchards

Livestock Management

Beekeeping

Solar & Renewables

Tools & Machinery

Business Planning

Funding & Resources

Safety & Workflow

Real-World Projects

We Build Farms While We Teach.

Students gain experience creating practical farm systems, not just watching demonstrations. Project activities depend on each host farm's needs.

Seedlings and planting work

Raised Beds & Gardens

Construction of farm infrastructure

Farm Infrastructure

Livestock at a farm

Livestock Systems

Who It's For

Everyone Has a Place to Grow

Veterans

Tuition-free agricultural training.

Career Changers

Develop practical skills for a new direction.

Students

Build real-world knowledge and experience.

Community Members

Learn to grow food and strengthen communities.

Ready to Get Started?

Build Skills.
Build Farms.
Build a Future.

Interested in joining a future Boots Rooted training cohort? Share your interest and we'll follow up with program details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Good Questions.
Real Answers.

Is the program free for veterans?

Yes. Boots Rooted plans to offer tuition-free training for veterans.

Do I need farming experience?

No prior farming experience is required to express interest. The program emphasizes learning by doing.

Where is training held?

Training takes place at participating host farm sites. Specific locations will be shared for each cohort.

How long is the program?

The planned core program runs 12 weeks, Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Dates are announced separately.

How do I apply?

Use the Apply / Express Interest link on this page to complete the interest form.