Farmers Workshop

So you want to be a Farmer?

The Future Farmer Workshop’s at Homesteads for Hope is a welcoming, hands-on learning experience for adults 18 and older who want to explore homesteading skills in a supportive, authentic organic farm environment.

Each week, participants rotate through seasonal farm activities that follow the rhythm of the land — from planting and harvesting, to caring for animals, to learning everyday homestead skills to be self sufficient. Whether you dream of raising backyard chickens, growing your own food, learning to cook or simply want to understand how a working farm operates, this workshop offers practical skills you can use at home, on the farm and in daily life.

Homesteads for Hope in Rochester NY offers OPWDD, Self Directed Services for People with I/DD Intellectual Developmental Disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome. Our Community Farm offers programs, classes, memberships, CSA Food Share & Events

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Weekly classes include:

Chicken care and egg collecting
Gardening and greenhouse growing
Food preservation and basic cooking
Composting and soil care
Seasonal farm projects and maintenance
Simple home-based homesteading skills

The Future Farm Workshop is designed to be inclusive, flexible, and encouraging, allowing each participant to engage at their own pace while building confidence and independence.

No prior farm experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

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At Homesteads for Hope, we believe everyone deserves the chance to learn, grow, and feel proud of what they can do. The Farm Workshop is your place to dig in, connect with others, and grow skills that last a lifetime.

New Classes - Coming Soon!

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New Classes - Coming Soon! ****

Seasonal Farm Workshops

Small Scale Maple Syrup Production
House Plant Propogation
Chicken Farming
Small Scale Mushroom Growing
Make your own Soap
Dried Flower Creations
Greenhouse Skills
Kitchen Basics: Knife Skills
Gluten Free Baking
Healthy Food Prep
Composting at Home
Functional Fitness in Nature

Workshop Schedule

January 5th, 2026 to March 27th, 2026
Enrollment Closed.
To join the waiting list, email Abbey@HomesteadsforHope.org
April 6, 2026 - June 26, 2026
Enrollment OPEN
July 6, 2026 - August, 2026
We offer workshops in the mornings with the option of:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday Workshop
- Time: 9am to NOON
- Cost: $800 / Month
or Tuesday & Thursday Workshop.
- Time: 9am to NOON
- Cost: $600 / Month
We offer afternoon workshops in the afternoons with the option of:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday Workshop
- Time: 1pm to 3pm
- Cost: $600 / Month