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Organic Growers School
What you need to know
Organic Growers School is a nonprofit in Asheville that has offered practical organic farming and gardening education across Southern Appalachia since 1993. Programs include Farm Dreams workshops for people thinking about starting a farm, the Journeyperson Program for farmers with three or more years of experience, forest farming training on woodland botanicals, and a free Organic Crop Management webinar series on soil health, weeds, pests and diseases. Fall 2026 programs included the webinar series in September and a Journeyperson info session on October 1.
Local's Tip
Thinking about farming? Sign up early for a Farm Dreams workshop. The Organic Crop Management webinars are free to join from home.
What the locals say
Regulars at local tailgate markets say OGS trained the farmers they buy from, and neighbors with backyard gardens swear by the classes.
What you need to know
Organic Growers School is a nonprofit in Asheville that has offered practical organic farming and gardening education across Southern Appalachia since 1993. Programs include Farm Dreams workshops for people thinking about starting a farm, the Journeyperson Program for farmers with three or more years of experience, forest farming training on woodland botanicals, and a free Organic Crop Management webinar series on soil health, weeds, pests and diseases. Fall 2026 programs included the webinar series in September and a Journeyperson info session on October 1.
What the locals say
Regulars at local tailgate markets say OGS trained the farmers they buy from, and neighbors with backyard gardens swear by the classes.
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