The Introduction to Urban Farming and Hydroponics course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in urban farming and hydroponics. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on activities, and field visits, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to start and manage their own urban farming projects using hydroponic techniques. The course will cover topics such as plant cultivation, hydroponic systems, urban agriculture challenges, and sustainable farming practices.

Urban Farming Workshop - Medicinal & Culinary Herbs

Date:  August 24, 2026

Day/Times:  Monday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 

Location:  MS Teams – Virtual

FEE:  Free

Medicinal & Culinary Herbs + Tea Making is a one-hour workshop designed to introduce participants to growing, using, and preserving herbs for everyday use. This session explores both culinary and medicinal herbs, along with methods for drying, blending, and storing. 

Participants will learn how to incorporate herbs into cooking and create simple herbal teas for wellness. The workshop also highlights the connection between growing your own plants and supporting a healthy lifestyle.

Urban Farming I - Intro to Urban Farming

Start Date:  September 15, 2026 – October 22, 2026 (6 weeks)

Day/Times:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30p-7:30p 

Location:  MS Teams – Virtual (in-person TBD)

Fee:  $295 non-scholarship (Scholarship for IL Veterans, IL Justice Impacted and IL residents/business in r3 zone; Discount for ot-of-state Veterans & Justice Impacted)

Participants will learn fundamentals of urban farming.

Urban Farming II - Hydroponics

Start Date:  September 16, 2026 – November 4, 2026 (8 weeks)

Day/Times:  Wednesdays, 5:30p-7:30p 

Location:  4950 W Thomas, Chicago, IL (EA HQ)

FEE:  $295 non-scholarship, (Scholarship available for IL Veterans, IL Justice Impacted & IL residents in r3 zone.  Discount for out of state Veterans & Justice-Impacted.

Participants will learn fundamentals of urban farming.

Urban Farming Workshop: Growing Perennial Crops in the City

Start Date:  September 21, 2026

Day/Times:  Monday, 6p-7p 

Location:  MS Teams (virtual)

FEE:  Free

Participants will learn fundamentals of urban farming.

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE:

Applicants who are IL Veterans or IL Justice-Impacted may qualify for a full scholarship, including out-of-state participants.

Illinois residents who live in an R3 Zone may also qualify for a scholarship.
R3 Zone eligibility applies only to Illinois residents.

Required Documentation:

  • Residency (IL only): IL State ID, Driver’s License, utility bill, lease/mortgage, or voter card

  • Veterans: Veteran ID, DD-214, or VA Benefits Letter

  • Justice-Impacted: Reentry program letter, court documents, or probation/parole papers
    (Sensitive information may be redacted.)

Out-of-State: Veterans and Justice-Impacted individuals qualify for discounted tuition.  

The EA Team will review your registration and notify you of scholarship eligibility.

For more information, contact info@entrepreneursacademy.net.

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