NOTS

Organic Farming Principles (Kerry – November)

Event Date:

November 10, 2023

Event Time:

5:00 pm

Event Location:

The Rose Hotel

Learn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with this 50-hour / 2-weekend course in Organic Farming Principles. Taught by ACA Organic Advisor Mary Lynch, 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 Rose Hotel, Tralee, Co Kerry across two weekends, Friday / Saturday November 10th, 11th, 24th & 25th.

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 10th (Classroom Session 5.00pm – 9:30pm)
  • Saturday November 11th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit 9.00am —4.00pm)

Weekend 2 :

  • Friday November 24th (Classroom Session 5.00pm – 9:30pm)
  • Saturday November 25th (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
Total Seats: 29
  • The Rose Hotel
  • Dan Spring Road
  • Tralee
  • Co Kerry
  • V92 HKA4

Event Schedule Details

  • November 10, 2023 5:00 pm
Share This Event
ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR