Applications cycle February 23 @ noon EST through March 6, 2026 @ 5pm EST
PURPOSE
This year, we are introducing the Life on Land Farming Immersion. This program integrates farming and carpentry workshops and is designed for beginner and intermediate growers of Black, Indigenous, and Latine heritage to gain basic skills in regenerative farming and carpentry.
DESCRIPTION
Individuals who are rooted in community, already stewarding land and/or have a land based project in the works or on the horizon in the near future are encouraged to apply. Participants must be 15 years or older to apply.
Participants can expect farming blocks as well as instruction on carpentry skills. This will be coupled with hand-on projects on site and in the woodworking shop to apply carpentry skills.
Skills
Participants will leave having practiced many of the following skills:
- make and use compost
- prepare raised beds
- plant from seed transplant
- work with perennial fruits
- select and plant cover crops
- properly use hand tools
- test the soil and use amendments
- wild-craft
- care for laying hens
- select and utilize medicinal herbs
- harvest and preserve
- plan a garden/small farm
- measuring and layout
- power tool use
- wood and fastener selection
- worksite and tool safety
- ergonomic body use
Program Details
Please review the detailed description before applying.
PROGRAM DATES
- August 2 – 7, 2026
TIMELINE
- 2/23 – Application launches at noon EST
- 3/6 – Application deadline at 5pm EST
- 5/1 – Notification by 11pm EST
We are completely committed to making the program affordable to everyone. The REAL cost of one participant’s attendance at the Soul Fire Farming Immersion is around $1200, yet some participants pay much less than that. We welcome contributions to help offset the costs to run this unique and transformational program.