Food Hub Management Certificate Course Starts January 2018
Posted: October 11, 2017
Categories: GoodFoodBites / News from Sustain Members
Starting in January 2018, the Greenbelt Fund in partnership with the Agri-Food Management Institute will be hosting a Food Hub Management Certificate course.
The first of its kind in North America (now in its third year and first time being offered in Canada), the program is an innovative blend of hands-on, community-based online and on-campus learning to prepare those interested in managing food hubs.
The 10-month certificate course includes:
- One week intensive and in person session in Milton, Ontario, January 2018
- Online Sessions, January 2018-May 2018
- Community Based Learning – Personal Action Project, June-September 2018
- In person session – one week location TBD, October 2018
Who Should Apply?
- Individuals exploring the feasibility of starting or expanding a food hub, incubator/accelerator or aggregate food with multiple farmers
- Emerging leaders in organizations advancing the feasibility of regional food systems
- Food Hub practitioners focused on ‘the next ten years’
- Professionals seeking to develop their career in the local and regional food market
Workload
Students can expect 1-hour instruction, 1-2 hours interaction with other students, 1-2 hours work-time on assignments
Program Fee
It is anticipated that the program fee will be $11,150 (CDN), a deposit of $150 is being asked to express your interest in the course. Deposits are fully refundable until registration officially opens and the price of the course is finalized. Space is limited.
Program Subsidy
Organizations from Ontario looking for a subsidy may qualify for 85% of the cost of the course costs. Those organizations that apply before the October 11th deadline will jointly be entered for a Canada Ontario Job Grant. Groups from other provinces are strongly encouraged to explore this training grant opportunity as well.
If you would like to learn more about the program, visit the Greenbelt Fund website. Those interested can register online here.