Inputs / Topics Covered:
80% of natural farming is the IMO process. When you restore your soil, you restore your entire farm. This course will be highly hands-on, with plenty of time spent practicing each step of the IMO process, so you leave confident in your ability to do it yourself.
5-Day Natural Farming Intensive Course 2025
Event Date:
June 16, 2025
Event Time:
9:00 am
Event Location:
Summerhill Natural Dairy Farm
NOTS are delighted to be part-funding a 5-day Korean Natural Farming intensive training course in Ireland in summer 2025. Taught by Ireland’s Natural Farming pioneer Tom Stack, alongside a diverse team of teachers and soilsmiths, this will be a 5-day intensive training programme in person in south Limerick. The course will be based on the pioneering techniques of Korean Natural Farming (KNF), developed by Master Choand advanced by Chris Trump, and will take place on-site on the farm of Tom Stack in South Limerick from June 16th – 20th, 2025.
The trainers will share their knowledge about the Korean Natural Farming technology, technique, and philosophies across 5 days, including tips to increase your profits and improve your sustainability. Participants will save more than €350 on the full course price when you come through NOTS.
Course Information:
- Dates: Monday June 16th – Friday June 20th, 2025 (includes Saturday 21st Bonus – Farm walk & solstice ceremony)
- Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm each day
- Venue: Summerhill Natural Dairy Farm, Ballyagran, Co Limerick
- Trainers: Tom Stack, Koby Guye, Tom Stack, Darragh Hayes, Tomás Moore, Aidan Murphy, Lapo Fiorenzato and Eimear Cradock each bringing their expertise in soil health, animal husbandry, and natural inputs
- Cost: €600 when you sign up through NOTS. This is a massive €350 reduction on the full course price
The training balances wonderfully between classroom and hands-on learning/instruction. There is even a half-day of introduction to microscopy so you have the skills to assess your own samples under a microscope.
- IMO 1 – Collection: Gather wild microbes from your local environment.
- IMO 2 – Storage: Preserve and manage your collected cultures.
- IMO 3 – Wake Up and Party: Activate and expand your IMO population.
- IMO 4 – Prime for Your Farm: Adapt microbes to your specific soil and climate conditions
Natural Nutrients & Inoculants:
You’ll get lots of hands-on practice making powerful farm-grown inputs that replace costly fertilizers:
- FPJ (Fermented Plant Juice) – A natural growth booster.
- FAA (Fish Amino Acid) – Rich in nitrogen and essential nutrients.
- OHN (Oriental Herbal Nutrient) – A natural health tonic for plants and animals.
- WCA (Water-Soluble Calcium) – Strengthens plant cell walls and improves soil structure.
- LAB (Lactic Acid Bacteria) – A powerful probiotic for soil, compost, and animal health.
The Full Experience:
This course isn’t just about learning—it’s about immersing yourself in a living system:
- Food provided – Nourishing, farm-to-table meals.
- Camping – Stay close to the land.
- Yoga & Sound Healing – Reconnect body and mind.
- Friday Night Music & Party – Celebrate with live music and good company.
- Saturday Bonus – Farm walk & solstice ceremony.
Every participant will receive materials to start their own IMO piles at home. Sign up ASAP below to secure your place.