Class Sizes Are Small – Seats Are Limited
The Flourish Farm Course is now online. Please visit our online classes page to view our currently available classes. Courses taught at our farms in Denver, CO are on hold due to Covid-19. We look forward to hosting in-person workshops again soon. JD & Tawnya
Making an Impact
Starting a Local Farm is one of the Most Important Things You Can Do
We’ve heard so many inspirational stories from our farm course students over the years. People are passionate about the quality of their food, health, communities and the planet. We simply need more local farms producing local food, jobs and income.
The Flourish Farm Aquaponic Course will give you the knowledge, experience and resources to build a successful farm business and grow more healthy local food.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
Our instructor team is dedicating to providing you the best experience and training you can receive in aquaponic farming. We don’t withhold any information or make you sign any contracts to attend our workshops.
- Our 300+ page Class Manual with all of the class powerpoints, planning worksheets, farm resources, log files and glossary. Includes full color laminated fish and plant disease and pest identification guides for use in the farm.
- A Production and Financial Planning System – The spreadsheet based tool allows you to gather all of your startup costs, input system dimensions, calculate energy consumption, generate financial pro formas, create different production scenarios and much more. The tool is invaluable for understanding the financial feasibility of your farm business.
- Homemade Meals by Tawnya! Featuring products from the farms including the fish from her always entertaining fillet demonstration!
- An Electronic Resources Library – A large amount of regularly updated articles, resources and white papers
- Personal, Business, and Market Planning Tools -Including Chart of Accounts, Invoices, Insurance information, Business Structures and tax considerations
THIS CLASS CAN BE YOURS FOR FREE!
At any point in the future should you choose to purchase one of our Flourish 30 x 96 Aquaponic Farms we will credit the entire cost of the course towards your purchase! (One class credit per Flourish Farm system)
FLOURISH FARM COURSE OVERVIEW
EXPERIENCE OUR AQUAPONIC FARMS
AQUAPONIC FARM TRAINING COURSE DETAILS
Course Location
Classroom Instruction will take place at the GeoTech Environmental Center in beautiful Denver, Colorado.
GeoTech, 2650 E 40th Ave | Denver, CO
Participants will also tour our Flourish Farms at The GrowHaus the Mental Health Center of Denver during the course, two of the longest running and highly productive urban aquaponic farms in the United States!
TIME
Classes begin at 8:30 am and run until 5 pm. Sundays will end a little earlier to help accommodate travel plans
PARKING
The parking lot at GeoTech will be available for all students to park.
LUNCH
Lunch will be provided both days (we will contact you closer to the workshop date to take your order and any dietary restriction notes!)
TRAVEL AND LODGING
GeoTech is only 21 miles from Denver International Airport and right off of I-70 and Steele Street.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations will receive a full refund up to two weeks before class. Less than two weeks before class the refund will be 50%. Less than 48 hours before class there are no refunds. We reserve the right to cancel class if enrollments are low. If you are flying in, please consider purchasing a refundable ticket.
NEARBY HOTELS
Address: 3333 East Quebec St, Denver, CO 80207
Phone: 1-303-321-3500
Clarion Hotel Denver Central
Address: 200 West 48th Ave Denver, CO 80216
Phone: 1-303-296-4000
DENVER AREA ATTRACTIONS
Stroll Through Downtown Denver
Denver’s downtown blends both a Wild West and urban chic vibe. Hit up the 16th Street Mall to browse decades-old bookshops like Tattered Cover and buy cowboy apparel at Rockmount Ranch Wear. The updated, historic Union Station hosts dozens of local food, bar, and shopping favorites. The RiNo neighborhood has played host to the Crush Walls event for 7 years, decorating the streets with incredible artworks.
Hike Around Red Rocks
These gorgeous red rocks jutting from the earth have been graced by thousands of musicians from the Beatles to The Grateful Dead to Depeche Mode. Built in 1941, this world-renowned Amphitheatre hosts incredible concerts, summer night movies, yoga, and more throughout the year. Catch a show or just come to hike the stairs and see the Red Rocks Museum at the top.
Browse the Denver Botanic Gardens
Whether you’re a nature lover or just like to escape the concrete jungle without leaving city limits, the Gardens are a must-visit. The Denver Botanic Gardens host the iconic Boettcher Tropical Conservancy 1960’s greenhouse, Mordecai Children’s Garden, the new Science Pyramid, the traditional Japanese Garden, and so much more to explore.
Dine at Denver Restaurants
Denver’s food scene has blown up over the last few years with fantastic restaurants popping up all over town. Check out The Eater Denver to keep up with all of Denver’s best food news. All of our Flourish Farm restaurant customers are within 5 miles of the farm. Visit our partner restaurants such as The Populist, Acorn, The Plimoth, Comida, Cholon, Jax Fish House, The Preservery.
Gear Up for a Game at Coors Field
Watch the Colorado Rockies hit home runs at Coors Field—the park with the highest elevation in Major League Baseball. The beautiful stadium sits right on the edge of downtown facing the Rocky Mountains, which is why it boasts some of the most beautiful sunsets in the city. Not into baseball? Mile High Stadium, The Pepsi Center, and Dicks Sporting Goods Park are nearby as well.
Get Out of the City
If you have the time to rent a car and get out of the city, there are some amazing sights to see all within an hour drive of Denver. Rocky Mountain National Park is 45 min NW of Downtown where you will find breathtaking views, hiking, mountain biking, camping, and more. Just an hour’s drive south you can find Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.
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AQUAPONIC GREENHOUSE DESIGN
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