In collaboration with the Centre de formation agricole de Mirabel (CFAM), École-O-Champ offers a training program, under continuing education, that follows the principles of organic production for small scale vegetable production.
This 42 hour program is open to the public and covers the main principles and practices for a successful market garden including crop planning, seed production, field preparation, crop and pest management, and business management.
Places available : 20
Cost : $425 $ (taxes non included)
Educational methods: practical workshops alternating with presentations on organic productions will allow the participants to put into practice what they have learned.
Greenhouse and seeding
Introduction to soils
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Composting
Introduction to fertilization
Field operations
Introduction to crop pests
Tools available
This day long workshop gives several techniques on urban agriculture, easy to use at home, such as the micro-leaf production, seed sprouts and vermicompost. This workshop is for the beginner audience who are new to urban agriculture. The workshop covers techniques such as the vegetable life cycle, production techniques, how to be successful and the material necessary for production.
Places available : 20
Cost: Information is available on the CFAM website
Educational methods: Practical workshops alternating with presentations on organic productions will allow the participants to put into practice what they have learned.
To register, visit the CFAM website here.
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