NOTS

Organic Farming Principles (Mullingar – August)

Event Date:

August 23, 2024

Event Time:

5:00 pm

Event Location:

Mullingar Park Hotel

Learn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with this 4-day / 2-weekend course in Organic Farmer Principles. Taught by Eveline Gill, the practical organic course is QQI Level 5 certified, and is accepted to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme.

The course will run in the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co Westmeath across two weekends in August / September – Friday 23rd August / Saturday 24th August, and Friday 6th September / Saturday 7th September.

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

This National Organic Training Skillnet programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, the European Union, and network companies via the ESF+ (European Social Fund) initiative. Please note, you will be asked to fill out a short survey in order to fulfill the funding requirements. You can complete this survey form online via the link that will be emailed to you, or by filling out a hard copy on Day 1 of the course.

Course Cost: €200 when you sign up through NOTS

Course Timetable:

  • Weekend 1:
    • Friday August 23rd (Classroom Session 5.00pm – 9:30pm)
    • Saturday August 24th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit 9.00am —4.00pm)

    Weekend 2:

    • Friday September 6th (Classroom Session 5.00pm – 9:30pm)
    • Saturday September 7th (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
No More Seats Available
Total Seats: 25
  • Mullingar Park Hotel
  • Mullingar
  • Co Westmeath

Event Schedule Details

  • August 23, 2024 5:00 pm
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