Market Hunting V Market Gardening

Feed the People. Change the World.

Courses, resources, and support to help you successfully start and operate your own small-scale ecological farm, and make the world a better place.

There has never been a better time to get into farming.

Self-directed and cohort courses • Reliable resources • Vibrant community

At the Market Gardener Institute, we believe that anyone can start a successful small ecological farm and make a decent living doing it. And we will show you how.

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Loved by small farmers all over the world

"We have been fresh market growers for 10 years and wished this information would have been available when we started."

"We are growing more veggies than ever and have almost a 100% success rate on all crops! Yields are up, sales are up, profits are up and CSAs are as happy as ever!"

"Virtually every area of production on my farm will be influenced by the information I have gained."

"I am a market gardener who wanted ideas on how to boost productivity and profits on my farm. Learning about the efficiency gains and insight from JM, I have been able to effectively use my capital to purchase tools that will be effective in helping me grow my business."

— Joseph Frakes, Frakes Family Farm, Brighton, Iowa, USA

"Fantastic resources to access a wealth of tried and tested knowledge from a generous farmer."

"I am really enjoying the personal attention from JM and team, I feel the genuine want to help us improve and become a part of a movement that is changing the world, in a positive and active community."

— Torsten Karth, Vienna, Austria

"Everything I learned about growing vegetables comes 100% from JM Fortier."

"I knew absolutely nothing about growing anything, but JM made it look so enticing, I had to give it a try. I now grow my vegetables with the knowledge and confidence a farmer of 5-10 years would have. Everything grows to perfection, and our clients are extremely happy."

— Alexandre L'Heureux, The Happy Farm, New Brunswick Canada

"Having one spot of tried and true knowledge has been invaluable."

"Jean-Martin's teachings are helping our farm gain efficiency with determining which crops we grow and why."

— Emma Cunniff, Kneehigh Farm, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA

Community

Join our vibrant community of thousands of growers from all over the world sharing knowledge, support, and inspiration.

On our exclusive community platform, serious growers like yourself come together to meet and support one another, get answers and advice, learn from the experts, participate in growth challenges, access exclusive offers from our partners, and more.

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Passion and Beliefs

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"What we need is food grown with care, by and for people who care."

Founded by Jean-Martin Fortier and Suleyka Montpetit, the Market Gardener Institute's mission is to multiply the number of small regenerative farms around the world and to advance the ecological agricultural movement. The ultimate goal is to create a future where humans live in harmony with nature and each other.

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