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    Hi all,
    Does anybody know if there are any weekend courses running that are a good introduction to running a smallholding i.e. growing fruit/veg keeping chickens and slaughtering etc.. as I am very keen to begin my own self-sufficient lifedtyle just need some inspiration and help with the start of it all. Would love a weekend at a working farm somewhere?!
    Thanks
    LisaB
    Gone veg crazy!

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    These are in The GYO magazine not been on them so no clue what they are like this is a smallholding/butchery course

    Smallholder Courses

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    • #3
      Hi Lisa

      Have you tried the agricultural depts of Derby College and Nottingham Uni?

      I'd google smallholder courses, and agricultural courses and see what other stuff comes up.

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      • #4
        Thanks guys,
        If anyone else wants to know, omlet.co.uk do a keeping chickens course for £15 - which i have found to be the cheapest around.
        Gone veg crazy!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by lisab View Post
          Hi all,
          Does anybody know if there are any weekend courses running that are a good introduction to running a smallholding i.e. growing fruit/veg keeping chickens and slaughtering etc.. as I am very keen to begin my own self-sufficient lifedtyle just need some inspiration and help with the start of it all. Would love a weekend at a working farm somewhere?!
          Thanks
          LisaB
          You could try getting hold of a copy of Country Smallholder Magazine - it's packed with articles and info on everything useful. I've been a subscriber to it for over a year now, (ok I'm dreaming of when I win the Lottery ) and find it extremely useful. Sorry if I've broken any rules by mentioning a rival publication but not being in your area, and having not been on any courses, (yet!) I can't recommend anything.
          All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
          Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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          • #6
            Try your local Association of Smallholders. They do all sorts of courses and are a friendly and helpful bunch of people.

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            • #7
              I think if you are wanting to be a smallholder it doesn't matter whether you take a course or not.........you will still become a smallholder and learn as you go!
              My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
              to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

              Diversify & prosper


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