GET SUBSIDISED TO ATTEND!

The Co-operative Farming program offers a 90% bursary for this course. You can find out more and apply at https://coopfarming.coop/learn/educational-bursaries/. Subject to approval, you will receive a discount code that you should apply at the checkout, this will ensure your payment is reduced to 10% of the full price.

THE PROGRAM

While every community beats to a different drum, many follow similar patterns and the insights of others who’ve observed and engaged in community building is a valuable process to support you in your existing efforts or as a foundation of knowledge before you begin. Meet food system pioneers, leapfrog with their learnings and kickstart or reboot your own efforts to work collaboratively as a whole community.

This two week course will provide insight into understanding your community, your ecological assets and how to bring the two together to create a collaborative and practical solution for growers of all sizes.

SPECIFIC TOPICS COVERED:-

Ecological farm education and development
Understanding your community and region and growing options
Enabling community development and collaboration in your region LEARNING OUTCOMES

Exploring land capacity and opportunity of growing niche or different produce
Understanding other pathways to market according to your region
Working together in your community - local pioneers