Small Scale Farming (Autumn Season)
Course overview
This course includes an Introduction to:
- goats
- poultry /incubation
- cows
- waterfowl and specialist markets
- diseases
- pigs
- pasture management
- sheep
- legislation with hands-on experience
This 10 week, part-time evening course is designed to provide potential small holders with the practical skills and husbandry knowledge associated with small scale farming activities.
The campus is attractive and easily accessible with excellent student resources all which create an enjoyable learning environment. Practical work is carried out on the extensive 280 hectare estate, with its woodlands, wetland features, livestock, grasslands etc.
There are both practical and theoretical aspects to this course, using a wide range of species.
No formal requirements.
Other countryside and animal management courses or run a smallholding.
Alternatively enrol by phone quoting OC02CS0A014Q
Meet the tutors
We want our learners to feel welcome, safe and at ease when attending our classes, especially if this is your first time attending an adult education class or if you're coming back to education after a break.
If you're interested in one of courses, meet our tutors first! You'll see they have similar passions and interests and, most importantly, the right qualifications to help you make the most of your time and money.
