Transforming Communities with Market Gardening, Jean-Martin Fortier, The Market Gardener Presentation, Green School, NZ, 5th December
$20.00
Jean-Martin Fortier – Transforming Communities through Market Gardening
10 am – 12 pm, 5th Dec, Green School, NZ
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Transforming Communities Through Market Gardening: A Keynote Presentation
Join Jean-Martin (JM) Fortier, a pioneer in small-scale organic farming, at Green School NZ for an inspiring keynote on how ecological market gardening can empower communities and shape the future of regenerative agriculture.
Inside the session:
- how ecological farming can strengthen and restore local communities;
- proven strategies from JM Fortier’s 20-year journey in small-scale market gardening;
- insights from The Market Gardener Institute empowering the next generation of growers;
- innovative models shaping the future of regenerative agriculture
- inspiration to build a more resilient and sustainable food system.
About JM Fortier
From Quebec, JM Fortier is a world-renowned market gardener, author, and outspoken advocate for the small-scale organic farming movement. For over 20 years, he has inspired hundreds of thousands worldwide through his teaching, books—including The Market Gardener—and hands-on experience. A passionate proponent of regenerative agriculture, he leads educational programs at The Market Gardener Institute and La Ferme des Quatre-Temps, equipping farmers with techniques that balance ecological health, efficiency, and profitability. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, he promotes diversified small farms as a path to food sovereignty and resilient local ecosystems, and was recently awarded the Meritorious Service Cross by the Governor General of Canada.
Join us!
10 am – 12pm on Friday 5th December
for an inspiring keynote at Green School NZ, a leading educational institution renowned for its hands-on, sustainability-focused learning environment.
Drawing on his 20-year journey in market gardening, JM will explore how ecological farming can restore and energize local communities, sharing success stories from growers empowered by The Market Gardener Institute and highlighting innovative ventures shaping the future of regenerative agriculture.
This afternoon session will equip and inspire you with practical knowledge, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of how small-scale farming can create a resilient and sustainable food system. Stay for the Q&A and gain firsthand guidance from one of the world’s most influential market gardeners.
What you’ll discover:
how ecological farming strengthens communities;
strategies from JM’s 20 years in market gardening;
insights from The Market Gardener Institute;
innovative models shaping regenerative agriculture;
and inspiration to grow a more sustainable future.
JM’s NZ tour also includes a unique full-day workshop at Roebuck Farm, Thursday 4th December
