Training Opportunities
SOIL Apprenticeship Program:
ACORN has partnered with Stewards of Irreplaceable Land (SOIL) to promote its national Organic Farm Apprenticeship Program in Atlantic Canada. ACORN will help administer the program for farms in the region, providing more visibility and regional promotions.
SOIL acts as a liaison between the organic farmer willing to take on apprentices and those wishing to work and learn on an organic farm.
For more information, visit the ACORN apprenticeship page.
Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada (OACC):
OACC offers a series of web-based credit courses on organic agriculture and a Certificate of Specialization in Organic Agriculture through the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Courses include "Transition to Organic Agriculture", "Basic Composting Skills", "Organic Field Crop Management", "Organic Livestock Production", "Principles of Organic Horticulture" and many more.
For more details, visit the OACC website www.oacc.info
Willing Workers On Organic Farms (WWOOF):
World-Wide Orientation to Organic Farms , Willing Workers On Organic Farms and World -Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Vacationing in Canada and volunteering on Organic Farms is a great way to broaden your education and practical experience. It also serves as a great way to inexpensively travel. Over 500 farm hosts - a great variety of choices - will introduce you to the many interesting aspects of Canadian farms and gardens. WWOOFing is a cultural exchange.
Tatamagouche Centre - Environmental Programs
To register for any of our programs please call us at: 1-800-218-2220 or email: tatacent@tatacentre.ca.
Or Visit our website: www.tatacentre.ca
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