This course has sold out.

We will be running it again in the Horse & Jockey hotel on 13th, 14th, 27th & 28th of January

If you are interested please email us and we’ll put you on a waiting list and let you know when we start taking bookings

Learn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with this 25-hour / 2-weekend course in Organic Production Principles. Taught by Mary Lynch, the practical organic course is QQI Level 5 certified, and is accepted to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme.

The course is one of the first since re-opening to take place in person, and will run in Horse and Jockey, Co Tipperary across two weekends, Friday / Saturday November 11th, 12th, and 25th and 26th.

Please note, places are limited, so sign up ASAP to confirm your place.

Course Cost: €200 when you sign up through NOTS

Course Timetable:

Weekend 1:

• Friday November 11th (Classroom Session 5.30pm – 9:30pm)
• Saturday November 12th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit 9.00am —4.00pm)

Weekend 2 :

• Friday November 25th (Classroom Session 5.30pm – 9:30pm)
• Saturday November 26th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit + Examination – 9.00am —4.00pm)

Course Content / Modules:

• Review the origin and history of organic production
• State the principles of organic production
• Interpret the Organic Standards
• How to complete an organic conversion plan
• Assess the economic viability and market opportunities for organic production.
• Preparing a business plan for farmers considering conversion
• Background to organic production
• Principles of organic production
• Organic Standards
• Economics of organic production
• Organic Scheme requirements