Horticulture Programs
Our horticulture programs are a great way for participants of all abilities and experiences to learn about farming and the growing world around us. By engaging in hands-on planting, maintenance, and harvesting activities, participants in our horticulture programs experience emotional healing, improved cognitive skills and improved balance, coordination, strength and stamina. They are able to hone skills as they help grow thousands of pounds of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers each year, which are used in farm-to-table cooking classes and events and donated to food security programs throughout the Rochester area.
All of our horticulture programs are offered to veterans at no charge.
In-Person Classes & Workshops
Veteran Farm + Wellness
Virtual Courses
Foundations of Growing
6-Part Virtual Class
Self-paced, online course
Cost: $50, FREE for veterans
Learn the basics of growing food at home at your own pace! This 6-part virtual class is pre-recorded, so you can follow along at any point throughout the growing season. Lessons focus on the life cycle of a home garden space from planning and planting to harvesting and preservation, making it a resource you'll want to reference all year long.
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Tuesdays in October
10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
10:00am - 2:00pm
Cost: Veterans only, no charge
Get your hands dirty in this full farm experience! Each week, you will learn as you work alongside our farm team to complete horticultural tasks that support our growing operations. Then, you will participate in a farm-to-table cooking class and community lunch. As a bonus, you will have the opportunity to harvest produce to take home with you!
Questions? Contact Katie Nuber at knuber@equicenterny.org
or call the Farm Office at (585)404-1079 for more information.
Past Seasonal Classes
Winter Wellness