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Complete Urban Farmer

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Join experienced horticulturist and permaculturist, Justin Calverley and guest trainer, Donna Livermore as they introduce you to the world of urban farming. The Complete Urban Farmer course combines 14 sessions including an introduction to permaculture, chook care, beekeeping, propagating and seed saving, community gardens — the list goes on!! This program will give you the skills and knowledge to apply to your own urban patch or help you decide if a career in horticulture/permaculture is for you. A copy of Justin’s Urban Farmer book is included in your course fee.

Times

Classes run 9am - 3pm each week

Full 2021 Dates (links to each via courses page)

Thursday 18th Feb - 20th May

Wednesday 10th Mar - 9th Jun

Friday 7th May - 6th Aug

Thursday 22nd Jul - 21st Oct

Wednesday 1st Sep - 1st Dec

Friday 3rd Sep - 10th Dec

The Complete Urban Farmer course provides you with the opportunity to achieve up to four digital badges: Knowledge - Problem Solving, Knowledge - System Thinking, Action - Initiative, Earth Service - Grit & Perseverance. Want to learn more about our Digital Badges.

* This is an ACFE Approved Pre-accredited Course where the cost is subsidised for eligible participants. For further information about ACFE eligibility please click: ACFE Information and Eligibility.

ACFE Eligible participants are deemed eligible through an interview process with our career pathways officer. Contact Karen Mengell on 9389 0127 or karen.mengell@ceres.org.au for more information and to book an interview. 

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CERES reserves the right to cancel workshops due to insufficient numbers. If we cancel the workshop you will be entitled to a 100% refund, or you may choose to transfer to another date, subject to availability. If you decide to withdraw 7 or more days prior to the workshop date CERES will retain a 10% administration fee. If you decide to withdraw less than 7 days prior to the workshop date CERES will retain 100% of your workshop fee. Should CERES have to cancel the course due to Government changes relating to the COVD-19 response, we will let you know as soon as possible. Affected participants will be sent notification which includes details on how to re-book another date or workshop. While cancellations on our part remain refundable within the specified time period, we do hope you will consider bearing with us in these precarious and trying times, and consider the rescheduled date where possible.