Introductory course

Organic Training Course

This two day course is suitable for farmers and growers who have a limited knowledge of organic production methods, and who are considering converting to organic production.

Course content

Basic concepts of organic production:

Organic certification
Organic crops
Organic livestock
Organic vegetables and horticulture (option)
Organic markets
Conversion to organic production
Organic support

Next course delivery (Provisional)

Dates: Spring 2011 - dates to be confirmed

Venue: Greenmount Campus, CAFRE, Antrim

To express interest in attending this course or for further information about course content:

Contact Manus McHenry

Tel: 028 9442 6642

Email: manus.mchenry@dardni.gov.uk