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Call for letters of support for Agroecological Apprenticeships
TALC (The Agroecological Learning Collective) is gathering evidence about the current demand for skilled workers on farms, together with details about what a relevant apprenticeship or qualification should include: and we need your input. Could you spare a few moments to fill in our template letter of support (attached), and share your experiences of trying…
In-Person Event: On-Farm Agroecological Training
To accompany our new guide, on Friday October 23rd we are running an in-person event at OrganicLea to launch and build on this publication. The day will bring 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…
New guide: A Guide to On-Farm Agroecological Training
This document explores different models for offering certificated training, accredited training, work placements and apprenticeships on your farm. It has been produced by TALC in collaboration with OrganicLea and the Landworkers’ Alliance. As the UK Agroecology movement grows and deepens, so does the question of how we best build, share and recognise skills and learning…