Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Citywide Program?
Applications for our citywide program are usually available each summer, around August through September, with the programs starting in the fall. The courses are not offered individually. We will not accept applications for a 2024 cohort, so stay tuned for 2025.
Why are there no Citywide Program applications this year?
FSNYC's Citywide Program is in the midst of a re-visioning process. The process will take at least one year. As a result, we will not accept applications for a 2024 cohort to allow staff and facilitators to fully focus on strengthening the program for its return.
What is the re-visioning process?
The re-visioning process is a time of reflection, growth, and change. As our organization shifts, the Citywide Program must evolve to align with the changes that have happened in the world since its inception. Rest assured; the Citywide Program will return after time spent in reflection and strategic reinvigoration. To bring back an even stronger program, we will need ample support, patience, and grace from our community.
For the past 10+ years, the Citywide Program has been an intensive with different courses and facilitators each month. Stay tuned to see the new and improved structure in 2025.
What does this mean for new applicants?
We appreciate your interest in the program and encourage you to participate in our public offerings. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear about applications opening in 2025.
What does this mean for Citywide students past and present?
Although details for next year are emergent, we welcome any questions you may have and ask for your grace and trust in the process as we find the answers to them.
If you’re interested in making up courses, please keep in mind that the program will return differently. Reach out to frances@farmschoolnyc.org with questions, and feel encouraged to supplement your education with our public offerings.
We consider anyone who has completed Food Justice, Training of Trainers, Learning the Land, and three additional Citywide courses as alumni.
Please reach out to alumni@farmschoolnyc.org to join the Alumni Network and our alumni Signal chat!
What can I do to support?
The best way to support our re-visioning process is by donating to ensure we can continue compensating our facilitators and funding this work. Consider becoming a monthly supporter and starting at $50.
What is the FSNYC COVID policy?
Farm School NYC is committed to following best practices for maintaining the health and safety of our communities. Read our full COVID policy here.
How can I volunteer?
Thanks for wanting to help! Farm School is supported by a robust community of students, faculty, and partner organizations. We usually don’t have the capacity to host volunteers, so please consider volunteering with one of our community partners.
How can I visit?
As an education organization, we do not own a site where we grow food. We offer courses and partner with farms and gardens in NYC to visit their sites during our programming. We would love to welcome everyone to Farm School— the best way to visit and learn more is to take a course.
I don't have any experience with farming, can I still apply?
Yes! We are open to everyone interested in growing food through the lens of food justice. Farm School is great for people at the beginning of their farming journey.
What do people do after they graduate from the citywide programs?
Our alumni have gone on to launch their own farms, work as farmer's market managers, gotten jobs at urban and rural farms, started garden consulting practices, started food-based businesses, built gardens at their schools, and become farm educators.
When do courses take place?
Courses generally take place on Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm and Saturdays from 10 am-3 pm. Occasionally, courses will have modified schedules to adapt to holidays and teacher schedules.
How can my organization work with Farm School NYC?
We have an intake form where you can submit a partnership propsal. We would love to hear from you by filling out this form.
For other questions email info@farmschoolnyc.org