Toronto Urban Farmer Training (TUFT)

Toronto Urban Farmer Training (TUFT) is a training program designed to support urban farmers as they create viable, sustainable enterprises. It covers production, marketing, business models and accessing resources that are specific to the urban context.

Upon completion of the 11-week training program, participants will be able to:

• recognize products and services that can contribute to farm viability

• assess risks in an urban farm business and understand how to mitigate them

• articulate their values and translate them into a viable business plan

• understand the relevance of food justice and reconciliation to urban farmers

• identify options for growing spaces based on multiple dimensions – physical characteristics, policy and zoning, marketing and business planning

• develop effective marketing strategies

• understand basic accounting practices and the information needed to prepare taxes

• develop a personal business plan to guide decision-making and communicate enterprise value

• develop a support network for ongoing learning and collaboration

LEARN MORE HERE

Intake Registration is due Monday, Jan. 9th, 2023