Field School: 2026 Summer Session
About this Event
The summer session of the Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy (BBUFA) Field School runs from June to August and includes the 5 classes below. Purchase the full summer session here and get 25% off!
If the full summer session is sold out or you'd like to register for individual workshops, you can do so at the following links:
- June 24 | Harvesting & Handling Produce
- July 6 | Pest & Disease Pressure ***PLEASE NOTE: This class will be held on MONDAY, July 6!
- July 22 | W**d Identification & Management
- August 12 | Marketing & Sales
- August 26 | Succession Planting for Fall
About the Field School
The Farm Alliance of Baltimore (FAB) is proud to launch Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy (BBUFA) Field School. Running from March to December, this series of hands-on workshops is intended to serve as an accessible point of entry for anyone interested in learning the seasonal fundamentals of urban agriculture. No previous farming experience is required to participate!
The BBUFA Field School's schedule is split up into three sessions: spring, summer, and fall. The majority of instruction will take place on site at FAB's teaching farm in South Baltimore, with occasional classroom sessions depending on content.
Learn more about the history of the Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy program on our website.
About the Farm
FAB's Black Butterfly Teaching Farm is our hub for food production, farmer training, and community connection in South Baltimore. With support from the City of Baltimore, we signed a 15-year lease in 2021 and planted our first crops in Curtis Bay that fall. In 2025, a generous grant allowed us to continue construction and expansion of the farm site, which now includes a greenhouse, a high tunnel, and an apiary, with more to come, including more space for workshops and community gatherings, new facilities to train the next generation of urban growers, and more growing areas to support a wider variety of crops year-round.
We envision the Black Butterfly Teaching Farm as a place where we can grow food for Baltimore and cultivate a space where neighbors, FAB members, and aspiring growers can come together to exchange knowledge, build skills, and strengthen community.
Additional Information
Please note that the majority of these workshops will be held outdoors. Please wear close-toed shoes, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Be sure to bring a water bottle! Extra water, masks, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, and bug spray will be provided.
- Parking: At the farm, please park along W Bay Ave in consideration of our neighbors.
- Restrooms: There is a port-a-potty on site.
- Accessibility: Paths at the farm are grass and woodchips. There is limited shade and seating on site, please bring a chair if you need one!
- Illness: Please do not attend this event if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of illness including but not limited to fever, coughing, and/or vomiting.
- Cancellation Policy: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, attendees will receive an email notification.
Questions? Please contact [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
June 24 | Harvesting & Handling Produce
Info: Farm Alliance Black Butterfly Teaching Farm, 3901 W Bay Ave, Baltimore MD 21225
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
July 6 | Pest & Disease Pressure
Info: Farm Alliance Black Butterfly Teaching Farm, 3901 W Bay Ave, Baltimore MD 21225
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
July 22 | W**d Identification & Management
Info: Farm Alliance Black Butterfly Teaching Farm, 3901 W Bay Ave, Baltimore MD 21225 ***PLEASE NOTE: This class will be held on MONDAY, July 6!
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
August 12 | Marketing & Sales
Info: Farm Alliance of Baltimore, 1500 Union Ave #1300, Baltimore MD 21211
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
August 26 | Succession Planting for Fall
Info: Farm Alliance Black Butterfly Teaching Farm, 3901 W Bay Ave, Baltimore MD 21225
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 75.00
