A newly launched course is designed to give participants the skills and confidence to take rare grains from seed into wider production, while gaining a deeper understanding of the politics of grain sovereignty in the UK.

This a special land based programme combining traditional theory with hands on practices, intentionally designed to reconnect you to your ancestral memory and encourage pathways to elemental regeneration.

Our training will offer New Growers from any background the opportunity to gain horticultural skills and participate in all stages of Crop Production. The course offers a broad overview and a comprehensive depth of knowledge and experience.

The Graduate School of the Environment’s MSc in Sustainable Food and Natural Resources explores a variety of issues linked to food system sustainability, focusing on climate mitigation and adaptation in food and natural resources, natural climate solutions, and food and land management systems.

This course has been designed for both those considering a career in market gardening and those have a growing space and want to feed their families. Held over six weekends with one assessment at the end, expect to come away with a design and a business plan for your space, whether real or for the future. Influenced by permaculture and written and delivered by farm with a successful veg box scheme we can’t wait to share what we’ve learned along the way with you.