Micro-Farming
Welcome to the Micro-Farming for Local Markets course! In this course, you will learn the essential skills and knowledge required to successfully grow crops on a small scale for local markets in South Africa. Whether you’re a beginner or have some gardening experience, this course will empower you to create a thriving farming environment that contributes to local food, ornamental plant or flower production.
Course objectives
During our online course, the course instructor, Dr. Henning, will use his more than 40 years of experience as a lecturer, researcher, and consultant to teach you more about fertilization, soil preparation, composting, plant propagation, cultivation techniques, pests/diseases, and much more. This course is ideal for someone looking to earn an additional income from plant production.
Course duration: 3 months
Price: R1750
- The course material is in English. Course participants may communicate with the course leader in Afrikaans
- Although the platform on which the course is offered is user-friendly, course participants are expected to be computer literate with internet access.
Microfarming:
The following topics will be covered:
- Nutrition
- Pests and diseases
- Propagation
- Tunnels and greenhouses
- Basic cultivation practices of various cut flowers, ornamental plants and vegetables
- We will assist you in setting up a basic cultivation management program
This course is available online, providing flexibility for learners. The course materials are designed to be self explanatory, but students can also interact with the course instructor by posting questions in the online forums.
Upon receipt of payment, Florcom will reach out to students via email to provide registration details for the e-learning platform.
Students have the freedom to progress through the course at their own pace. Courses commence on the first workday of each month.
The course length is a maximum of three months. Courses started in October and November will be extended by one month to compensate for the festive season.
To assess their understanding, students will be required to complete a combination of quizes and practical assignments. It’s important to complete all these tests to be eligible for a certificate of completion.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to receive one of the following certificates based on their grading:
Advanced Level: Course grade between 85% and 100%.
Intermediate Level: Course grade between 70% and 85%.
Beginners Level: Course grade between 55% and 70%.
Attendance Certificate: Course grade below 55%.
