Small Farm Training Group 
Courses
If you have made a reservation on a course, due to the current foot and mouth restrictions, please ring Jane (01825 762938) the day before your course to check that it is going ahead.
| 10/05/08 |
Grassland Management |
£20 |
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| 11/05/08 | Bricklaying Graham Henshaw, Uckfield |
£12 | ||
| 17/05/08 |
Introduction to Poultry Jason and Kerry Weller, Catsfield |
£15 | ||
| 31/05/08 |
Sheep Stock Tasks Chris Jupp, TBA |
£22 | ||
| 7/06/08 |
Introduction to pigs David Lewis, Forest Row |
£15 | ||
| 8/06/08 | Gate Hurdles Mike Gordon, Heathfield |
£30 | ||
| 14/06/08 | Poultry – from the yard to the oven Roy Stevens, Chiddingly |
£15 FULL |
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| 15/06/08 | Introduction to Wild Flowers Neil Fletcher, Henfield |
£15 | ||
| 21/06/08 | Goat Keeping Richard Pemble, Plumpton |
£25 | ||
| 28/06/08 | Introduction to Vegetable Growing |
£15 | ||
| 12/07/08 | Visit to Alpaca Farm Vicki Agar, Fletching |
£3 | ||
| 26/07/08 | Lamb Finishing |
£15 | ||
| 27/07/08 | Animal Antics |
£12 | ||
Cost is per person for SFTG members. Non-members are charged 1.5 times the members' fee.
Learning through this training group
Members find that they do not feel that the instructors 'look down' on them
because they are farming in a small or part-time way or that their lack of
know-how is exposed in front of the 'big boys' farming hundreds of acres.
Members select courses to suit their requirements or request a course to meet a
specific need.
What to expect
Take along a notebook and pen
and if
the course is for a whole day you will need a packed lunch. Wear suitable
clothing (old) for all weather conditions and the type of course, bearing in
mind that most of our courses are hands on. Wellingtons or strong shoes are
advisable for most outdoor courses, but please ensure they are clean, as good
hygiene is important. You may be asked to fill in a course evaluation form. You
can hand it to the instructor, send it to
Jane, or bring it to the next Friday
evening meeting.
Booking instructions
Pre-booking is essential. To book
a course please download and complete the booking form (pdf), email Jane Straughan or call 01825 762938.
On receipt of payment, your booking will be treated as a firm booking.
Confirmation details and maps, where needed will be sent to you approximately
two weeks before the course.
Cancellation procedures
Should
you have to cancel your booking please do so as soon as possible. Cancellations advised within seven days of the event will be
charged at 50% of the course fee.