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Remaining 2019 Courses:
Friday 30th August - 6th December (no class 27th Sept)
Saturday 31st August - 14th December 2019 (no classes 28 Sept and 2nd November)
Thursday 5th September - 13th December
Join experienced horticulturist and permaculturist, Justin Calverley as he introduces you to the world of urban farming. The Complete Urban Farmer course combines 14 sessions including an introduction to permaculture, chookcare, bee keeping, propagating and seed saving, community gardens — the list goes on!! This program will give you the skills and knowledge to apply to your own urban patch or help you decide if a career in horticulture/permaculture is for you.
Justin's The Urban Farmer book is now the course text and a copy of which is included in your course fee.
Session Outline:
Session 1 Introduction to permaculture principles
Session 2 Soils and their preparation
Session 3 Composting, worm farming and fertilisers
Session 4 Organic fruit and vegetable production
Session 5 Organic fruit and vegetable production
Session 6 Propagation
Session 7 Seed Collection and Storage
Session 8 Pest Disease and Weed Management
Session 9 Harvesting, storing and preserving
Session 10 Chookcare
Session 11 DIY Backyard Construction
Session 12 Growing Bushfoods
Session 13 Beekeeping
Session 14 Community gardens, community supported agriculture (CSA’) and
Trainer Bios:
Justin Calverley is a Horticulturalist and permaculturist with over 20 years experience and will be the lead trainer for the Urban Farmer course. He has extensive knowledge and experience in permaculture, garden design, organic gardening and native bushfood plants. He specialises in edible gardens and is an expert in fruit tree cultivation and pruning. For over 10 years Justin has taught workshops at CERES in sustainable gardening and permaculture. Justin was a regular broadcaster on 3RRR’s ‘Dirty Deeds”, is a presenter on Ch 31’s “ The Garden Tap and now author of The Urban Farmer”
Donna Livermore is an educator, biologist, permaculture & gardening teacher and community activator. She is passionate about living a life of good health, sustainable abundance and with a strong connection to the environment and local community. Donna has an on-going commitment to school education through her work in sustainability and biodiversity education.
With chickens, worms and a productive food garden in the front yard of her tiny suburban block, Donna is reimagining what it means to live a good life in the city and shares this with others in her local community and through her Instagram page A Good Life in the City.
** A certificate will be issued upon completion of at least 75% of the course
This is an ACFE Approved Pre-accredited Course where the cost is subsidised for eligible participants. ACFE Information and Eligibility.
ACFE Eligible participants are deemed eligible through an interview process with our career pathways officer. The costs for these participants are
Full $140, Concession Card Holders $107 - ACFE Information and Eligibility.
Contact Karen Mengell on 9389 0127 or karen.mengell@ceres.org.au for more information and to book an interview.
Details
You will learn
- Introduction to permaculture principles
- bee keeping, propagating, chookcare,
- seed saving, community gardens
You will get
- A selection of expert CERES Trainers providing hands-on practical experience balanced with theory
- Resources on topics covered and a head full of knowledge
- A toolkit of skills in urban farming
Appropriate for
Those wanting a complete urban farming experience
Preparation
What to bring
- Comfortable enclosed shoes/boots
- Gardening gloves
- Appropriate weather gear eg sunhat
- Pen and paper
- Lunch
- Enthusiasm to learn and get your hands dirty’
What to wear
Casual (Warning: This might get messy)
Cancellations & Refunds
CERES Education requires 48 hours notice via email prior to the start of a class or event for a full refund or transfer. Refunds and transfers will not be processed if cancellation occurs within 48 hours of the event commencing. We do not offer refunds for missed classes. There are no fees for refunds or transfers. For cancellations prior to the 48 hour cut off, email CERES Education to organise a refund or transfer
Terms & Conditions
Cancellations and Refunds
CERES reserves the right to cancel workshops due to insufficient numbers.
If we cancel the workshop you will be entitled to a 100% refund, or you may choose to transfer to another date, subject to availability.
If you decide to withdraw 7 or more days prior to the workshop date CERES will retain a 10% administration fee.
If you decide to withdraw less than 7 days prior to the workshop date CERES will retain 100% of your workshop fee.
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