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SUMMARY:NOTS Organic Principles Course
DESCRIPTION:Learn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with this 50-hour / 2 weekend course. Course must be completed by 1st of October 2025 to ensure OFS Payments.  \n\n\n\nThe course is QQI Level 5 certified\, and is the standard accepted certificate required by DAFM to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS).  \n\n\n\nThe course is €200 when you come through NOTS\, and can be done in-person with two farm walks included in each course on nearby organic farms. \n\n\n\n\nDrumshanbo Enterprise Centre\, Co.Leitrim – April 11th\, 12th\, 25th & 26th\n\n\n\nSpa GAA Club in Killarney\, Co Kerry – May 9th\, 10th\, 23rd & 25th \n\n\n\nThe Base Enterprise Centre\, Railway Road\, Stranorlar\, Co.Donegal – May 16th\, 17th\, 30th & 31st\n\n\n\nNorth Galway – TBC Venue – May 16th\, 17th\, 23rd& 24th\n\n\n\nShankill Castle\, Paulstown\, Co.Kilkenny–  July 11th\, 12th\, 25th & 26th
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/nots-organic-principles-course/
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SUMMARY:‘The Abundance from Marginal land when Farming with Nature’ Farm Walk with Ambassadors Thomas & Claire O'Connor
DESCRIPTION: Thomas and Claire use permaculture\, agro-ecological and organic methods to make their farm thrive. Thomas’ innovative one-of-a kind chicken house got 61k views on Tiktok. This and many other ingenious farming methods makes their farm well worth visiting. \n\n\n\nFarm walk part of the Feile na Bealtaine festival.  \n\n\n\nFor more about Thomas and Claire’s farm https://www.farmingfornature.ie/nominees/thomas-and-claire-oconnor/ \n\n\n\nAre you starting out on your nature-friendly farming journey and don’t know where to start? Apply to the Horse’s Mouth Mentorship Scheme and get specific advice for your farm from a fellow farmer. For more info https://www.farmingfornature.ie/your-farm/advice/the-horses-mouth/ \n\n\n\nWHAT ARE THE FARM WALKS: \n\n\n\n\nThis will be a 2.5 hour (approx.) visit to the farm and will include a walk around with the farmer\, a look at some of the habitats/species\, as well as the livestock and/or crops. Feel free to engage with the farmer about how they manage the land in support of nature.\n\n\n\nThese walks are for farmers and people with an interest in farming for nature. They are meant to be an interactive knowledge exchange. They are not suitable for children\, or for people/groups looking for an ‘organised walk’ in the countryside.\n\n\n\nThese walks are non-profit but a booking fee is necessary to minimise no-shows. It costs €12 to register and all funds are circulated back into the farming community.\n\n\n\nPlease wear suitable footwear for uneven and potentially muddy conditions.\n\n\n\nDogs are not welcome. You will be turned away if you arrive with one. We would ask that you please respect these farmers\, their land and livestock when visiting. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk commences.\n\n\n\n\nThank you to the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture\, Food and the Marine for supporting these farm walks. \n\n\n\nFor more info on FFN events\, resources\, programmes – go to www.farmingfornature.ie
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/the-abundance-from-marginal-land-when-farming-with-nature-farm-walk-with-ambassadors-thomas-claire-oconnor/
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SUMMARY:‘Increasing Profitability and Productivity using Organics’ Farm Walk with Ambassador Ken Gill
DESCRIPTION:Ken’s farm was struggling before converting to organics in 2013.  \n\n\n\nUsing an autumn-calving system and a effective rotation on his beef and tillage farm\, he has turned things around. \n\n\n\nFind out more on Ken’s farm walk. \n\n\n\nFor more information about Ken’s farm\, go to https://www.farmingfornature.ie/nominees/ken-gill/ \n\n\n\nAre you starting out on your nature-friendly farming journey and don’t know where to start? Apply to the Horse’s Mouth Mentorship Scheme and get specific advice for your farm from a fellow farmer. For more info https://www.farmingfornature.ie/your-farm/advice/the-horses-mouth/ \n\n\n\nWHAT ARE THE FARM WALKS: \n\n\n\n\nThis will be a 2.5 hour (approx.) visit to the farm and will include a walk around with the farmer\, a look at some of the habitats/species\, as well as the livestock and/or crops. Feel free to engage with the farmer about how they manage the land in support of nature.\n\n\n\nThese walks are for farmers and people with an interest in farming for nature. They are meant to be an interactive knowledge exchange. They are not suitable for children\, or for people/groups looking for an ‘organised walk’ in the countryside.\n\n\n\nThese walks are non-profit but a booking fee is necessary to minimise no-shows. It costs €12 to register and all funds are circulated back into the farming community.\n\n\n\nPlease wear suitable footwear for uneven and potentially muddy conditions.\n\n\n\nDogs are not welcome. You will be turned away if you arrive with one. We would ask that you please respect these farmers\, their land and livestock when visiting. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk commences.\n\n\n\n\nThank you to the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture\, Food and the Marine for supporting these farm walks. \n\n\n\nFor more info on FFN events\, resources\, programmes – go to www.farmingfornature.ie
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/increasing-profitability-and-productivity-using-organics-farm-walk-with-ambassador-ken-gill/
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