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Permaculture at Farm Scale

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Permaculture at Farm Scale Course

Permaculture is a practical method of developing ecologically harmonious, efficient and productive systems. Around the world farmers apply permaculture principles at scale, learning from natural ecosystems to design farms that use resources responsibly and are good for the land and the people who work it.

In this course you will first learn the basics of farm-scale permaculture, then go in-depth through field sessions on local farms to learn more about how to apply the principles to your own land and business.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible to apply you must meet the following criteria:

  • Commercially manage at least 3 hectares of land, or a smaller area that requires at least 550 standard labour hours per year.
  • Be based in Monmouthshire OR within the Wye and Usk catchments and within an hour’s drive of NP15 1GA
  • Be willing to host the group for a one-day workshop on your farm as part of the course (the tutor will lead the workshop).
  • Be available to attend all sessions on the dates below.

What is involved?

There are six places available. Successful applicants will receive:

  • A two-day introductory workshop on 8–9 June 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Trefoil Meadows, Gwehelog, Usk, NP15 2HS.
  • running 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m: 17 June, 1 July, 15 July, 29 July, 2 September, 16 September.
  • Two hours of one-to-one mentoring with the course tutor
  • Email and telephone support as required

There is no final assessment or test. By the end of the course you will understand permaculture principles and techniques, and feel confident applying them at farm scale to your own holding and business.

Cost and funding

The cost is £150 per person, non-refundable, payable when you accept a place.

The course is subsidised by Monmouthshire County Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

About the tutor

Nim Robins is a permaculture designer, educator and passionate facilitator, determined to cultivate change in our world and support, inspire and empower others to do the same through participatory and creative education. Alongside building up the permaculture systems at Cynefin Farm – her 7 acre smallholding in Pembrokeshire – Nim also provides permaculture design advice and consultations. Nim is a certified educator and assessment tutor with the UK Permaculture Association, and regularly shares a wide variety of courses, from foundation level all the way through to full PDC’s and specialist advanced design courses.

Selection process and how to apply

To apply for a place, please complete the application form (click to open).

Applications close at 22:00 on Thursday 23 May. Successful applicants will hear from us by phone or email on 24 May.

Applications will be assessed by the tutor, a representative from Monmouthshire County Council, and an independent third party . All applications will be anonymised. In choosing the successful applicants the panel will consider the area of land covered, geographical location and accessibility for on-farm field days, and the need to create a coherent group of holdings with similar objectives.

Questions?

Just send Nim an email on nimrobins@gmail.com

Part Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.