This training program is appropriate for any Conservation District staff or individual working toward Conservation Planner Certification, Job Approval Authority, and/or Technical Service Provider Registration.

March 18-25, 2026:  Farm Force Bootcamp will take place on St. Croix, USVI  (Please reach out if there are major conflicts with these dates) Food and Lodging are included. Flights must be purchased separately.

Jan - Dec 2026:  10 Virtual "Aglearn Accountability" professional development sessions, which will include:  group discussion of AgLearn modules; supplemental educational information; inter-state collaboration and peer support network; and sharing local "Farm Force" work brigade organizing expertise.  

Engineering Training will include (based on need):

• Contour / Keyline Design
• Roof Water Runoff and Catchment Systems
• Micro-Irrigation
• Animal Trails
• Water Pipeline

Ecological Sciences Training will include:

• Agroforestry and Agroecology
• Grazing Systems
• Soil Health
• Water Quantity & Quality
• Composting
• Environmental Biophysics

This program is currently open to any Northeastern or Caribbean Conservation District Staff or Technical Service Providers. If you are outside of these regions, please reach out to us separately to be placed on a waitling list.

Learn more about Farm Force here.

The total cost of this 140-hour, year long program is $7,000.  You may pay in full, or in 1/2 or 1/4 installments.

Financial Aid is available for Conservation Districts with an annual budget under $400,000.

Please enter the payment you would like to make today:  $7,000, $3,500, or $1,750.

The majority of proceedes will go to food, housing, and supporting local Virgin Islands trainers and organizations, including our founding partner, the Virgin Islands Women in Agriculture Association. 

First Round Registration ends Dec 31, 2025.  Second Round Registration (space dependent) will end March 1, 2026.