Rio Muchacho Organic Farm
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VOLUNTEER / TRAINING COURSE IN ORGANIC FARMING
This course enables volunteers to gain a greater understanding of organic farming… and other methods of non contaminating sustainable agriculture.
Timetable:
| Monday and Tuesday |
Work in agriculture and projects. |
| Wednesday |
Agriculture and cultural afternoon. |
| Thursday |
Work in agriculture and projects and video in the evening. |
| Friday |
Course theory and Practical- video in the evening. |
| Saturday morning |
Course theory and Practical. |
Week One:
The problems of Conventional farming.
Principles of organic farming.
Value of organic material, what it does in the soil.
Composting hot & cold composts, urban composting.
Week Two:
Other kinds of fertilizers, liquid fertilizers, compost tea, vinegars, EM
Worm farming, moon influences.
Week Three:
Principles of permaculture & design.
Mulch gardening.
Double dig gardening.
Week Four:
Plant protection-pests and diseases (imbalances).
Biodynamic farming.
Seed saving.
The regular volunteer fee is $350.
The course fee is an additional $145.
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