The Agroecology Learning Collective: On-Farm Training Event

As the UK agroecology movement grows, so does the question of how we build, share and recognise skills on the land. This day brings together farmers, growers, trainers and educators from across the sector to explore the practicalities of delivering training - from informal and certificated learning through to accredited qualifications and apprenticeships.

We'll be launching A Guide to On-Farm Agroecological Training, a new report co-produced by OrganicLea, The Landworkers' Alliance and The Agroecology Learning Collective, exploring the different models available to farms wanting to offer certificated training, accredited qualifications, work placements and apprenticeships. Alongside the launch, we'll share the latest on TALC's developing Agroecology Academy, funding routes, and emerging apprenticeship standards.

This event will be especially useful for farms and sites offering training, or those considering setting up training, but is open to anyone in the wider agroecology network - trainers, mentors, funders, and those simply curious about how the sector's training landscape is evolving.

More information will be released nearer the time around specific sessions and workshops.

About the venue

We will be based at OrganicLea, a workers cooperative growing food and offering training course on the edge of London. You can find directions and information on public transport on the OrganicLea website here. 

Accessibility

The site is accessible by car and there is free parking in front of the main building. The barn, classroom and glasshouse are step-free. There is an accessible compost toilet by the main building and there is an indoor gender-neutral large accessible toilet with a portable ramp.

Cost

The event is free with a donation for refreshments and lunch if you are a position to contribute (suggested donation of £10).

Travel bursary

We acknowledge this is a long way for some people to travel, so have a travel bursary pot to help cover costs if this is prohibitive for you. There is no strict criteria for this, but it is limited in size and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Please email hello@agroecologylearning.org.uk if you would like to apply for a bursary.

We especially want to welcome those who face financial or other barriers to attending training and networking spaces within the agroecology movement/sector, and to make sure this event is genuinely accessible. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like to chat about this.