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URI - GAIA   ECO   CENTRE 

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Are proud to invite you to attend an introductory workshop on

Organic forms of Agriculture.

"So long as one feeds on food from an unhealthy soil, the spirit will lack the stamina to free itself from the prison of the body". (R.S)

The core focus of the days course is to offer an understanding of the influences that affect the organic grower be it in your back yard, plot or commercially. Having been involved with practically farming, gardening and teaching for over 3 decades on several continents   Alan of LINDROS is willing to impart his experience with you. LINDROS hasa course registered with National Department of Labour and this workshop follows the curriculum of the course. He has written two books on Organic agriculture and your workshop accesses all this information.

The workshop takes place either at the Uri-Gaia Eco Centre in Glenferness, Western Midrand (near the Leeukop Prison). or Alan will travel to site. The cost of the course including tea, lunch and a booklet as a reference document is R650.00 per participant. . Course dates are the first Thursday of each month and/or the third Saturday of each month. (A minimum of 10 participants is needed for each course.)

Contact details  email Alan on alan@lindros.co.za  and cell number is 082 719 7263.

·         Organic agriculture will sustain and enhance the health of the soil, plant, animal, human and planet as one, and all are inseparable.

·         Organic agriculture is based on living ecological systems and cycles, work with them, emulates them and helps sustain them.

·         Organic agriculture builds on relationships that ensure fairness with regard to the common environment and life opportunities.

·         Organic agriculture is managed in a precautionary and responsible manner to protect the health and well being of current and future generations and the environment (IFOAM)

Through the following formatted program, we  will coach you to achieve an understanding in organic principles.

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE SHORT COURSE

08.30hrs to 09.00hrs

WELCOME & Registration

9.00 to 10.30hrs

Introduction & Background to Organic forms of agriculture

(Includes: Market trends and options)

Organic Soil Management

(Understanding Organic Fertility)

10.30hrs to 11.00hrs

TEA

 11.00 to 12.45

Land Design through Permaculture Principals

Organic Pest & Disease Management

 13.00 to 13.45

LUNCH (Organic)

 13.45 to 15.00

Application of the Effective Micro organisms in Organic Practices

 15.00 to 15.15

TEA

 15.15 to 16.30

Garden Walk about

Questions and Answers

Closing

All course attendees will receive a bound brochure covering the day’s presentation

The courses run from 9h00 to 16h30. The course caters for 10 to 25 participants and can be booked with LINDROS. LINDROS will travel to where a minimum of 10 to15 participants are located and train on site.