Small Scale Farming

Course overview

This 10 week, part-time evening course is designed to provide potential smallholders with the practical skills and husbandry knowledge associated with small-scale farming activities.

You will gain hands-onexperience and an introduction to:

  • Legislation related to smallholding
  • Goats
  • Poultry and incubation
  • Cows
  • Waterfowl and specialist markets
  • Common diseases and their management
  • Pigs
  • Pasture management
  • Sheep

This course makes full use of the college’s excellent animals and facilities, providing a practical and engaging learning environment. While some lessons will take place in a classroom, the majority will be held outdoors for hands-on experience.

This course is delivered on Wednesday evenings 6.30-8.30pm:

Dates:

23, 30 April

7, 14, 21 May

28 May is half term

4, 11, 18, 25 June

2 July

There are both practical and theoretical aspects to this course, using a wide range of animal species.

You will need sturdy footwear, gloves, a raincoat or hat and sunscreen (whichever is appropriate).

There are no formal requirements for this course.

After completing this course you might consider other countryside and animal management courses, or go on to create and run a smallholding.

Catering outlets are not open in the evening, so please remember to bring snacks /bottled drinks with you.

On the first day, please meet your tutor in the Westnedge Centre.

Please park in our student car park. A map of the college will be supplied in your joining instructions. Please ensure you arrive early to locate your meeting place to ensure a prompt start time.

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