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Organic Production Principles (Donegal – May)
Event Date:
May 12, 2023
Event Time:
5:00 pm
Event Location:
The Base Enterprise Centre
Learn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with this 25-hour / 2-weekend course in Organic Production Principles. Taught by Andrew Chilton, 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 Base Enterprise Centre, Stranorlar, Co Donegal, across two weekends, Friday / Saturday May 12th, 13th, 26th & 27th.
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 May 12th (Classroom Session 5.30pm – 9:30pm)
- Saturday May 13th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit 9.00am —4.00pm)
Weekend 2 :
- Friday May 26th (Classroom Session 5.30pm – 9:30pm)
- Saturday May 27th (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