2025 update
It’s hard to believe we launched the Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy four years ago in 2021. We are incredibly grateful to have graduated two cohorts of talented and inspiring individuals into the food system, equipped with new knowledge and skills. Their success continues to inspire us as we work to expand the Academy and strengthen the pipeline for future farmers.
So, what’s next? After finalizing the design plans for our Teaching Farm—the demonstration and education backbone of the Academy—we’re thrilled to announce that construction is beginning! This space will be a dynamic hub for teaching, growing, and community-building, and we can’t wait to bring it to life.
While we won’t be launching a new cohort this year so we can focus on fast-tracking construction, we will be advertising seasonal part-time support positions soon. Stay tuned for announcements and opportunities to get involved.
We will also continue to offer classes, workshops, and field days to our farm members, burgeoning farmers and the public.
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For additional questions, please contact Denzel Mitchell at: denzel@farmalliancebaltimore.org