2023 Syntropic Farming bookings open, now in 2 Parts.
Join the Regenerative Agriculture Revolution and learn how to grow food using Mother Nature’s natural intelligence through Syntropic Farming (agroforestry) with local organic farmer Jim Hodgetts & wife Julia Peddie on their demonstration farm in Woombye.
You’ll benefit from Jim’s thirty years of farming at this 2 Part workshop and discover how to improve your soil, increase yields and save water in your own garden. Suitable for beginners and advanced gardeners alike.
You’ll benefit from Jim’s thirty years of farming at this 2 Part workshop and discover how to improve your soil, increase yields and save water in your own garden. Suitable for beginners and advanced gardeners alike.
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We have changed the format of our Syntropic Farm course this year from the One day intensive, to a more digestible Two Part program.
In Part 1 where we build a system from scratch in an afternoon. Part 2 is a more advanced inquiry into Treeline management and pruning for your food forest. You need to complete Part 1 in order to do Part 2, unless you have completed our One Day Intensive. EARLYBIRD: Book Both Part 1 & 2 before 28 May and get $40 off. Introduction Syntropic Farming PART 1 Introduction to building a Syntropic System PART 1 Dates: Sunday 28th May, 1pm–4.30pm Cost: $120, *OR $200 for Part 1 & 2 upfront payment (before 28 May) Introduction Syntropic Farming PART 2 Tree management, Strata & Succession planning PART 2 Date: Sunday 18th June, 1.00pm-4.30pm Cost: $120, *OR $200 for Part 1 & 2 upfront payment (before 28 May) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL https://www.trybooking.com/CIITF Part 1 must be completed to attend Part 2, (unless you have already completed our One Day Intensive.) ALTERNATIVELY please text Julia on 0405 331 584 and request EFT bank details to pay $50 (non-refundable) deposit to hold your place (discount applies as stated above). $50 Cash deposit can be paid to Jim at Yandina markets (Sat mornings 6am-12pm) to hold your place, and balance paid on the day. |
Dress for all weathers, wear covered shoes, long-sleeved shirt, sun hat, mozzie protection and byo bottle of water (filtered rainwater available for refill). Vegan lunch and refreshments provided.
Cancellation policy: please give 24 hours notice to give us time to fill your place and we will transfer you to our next course. Cancellations under 24 hours notice will incur $50 fee to cover costs. Gift Certificates AvailableIf you would like to buy someone you love a place in one of our courses in 2023, for $200 Gift Voucher. To order Text your email and request bank details to Julia 0405331584 to pay $200 by EFT.
If you've completed one of our Syntropic Farm Courses we would love to hear from you. Please send your testimonial to juliapeddie@icloud.com |
Graduates from our One Day Intensive can do Part 2 for a more in depth look at Treeline Management.
Use REPEAT Promo booking for discount & pay only $100 if booked after 28 May.
Use REPEAT Promo booking for discount & pay only $100 if booked after 28 May.
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COURSE OUTLINE
PART 1 1.00pm Registration, Housekeeping & Introducing the Day's Program 1.30pm Welcome & Intros Overview of Agroforestry/Syntropic Farming Walk & Talk Garden Tour (via potting shed and worm & compost systems) 2.30 pm Building a Syntropic system Setting System structure with Log Paths from scratch. Reset a system ready for planting. Role of cut and drop. Intro to strata management & succession planting/mapping for horticulture Activity 1 Chainsaw logs for paths Activity 2 Digging one section of new system from scratch Activity 3 Mapping and planting a diverse mixed crop 4.00 pm Treeline & Pruning summary (for Part 2). Activity 3 Separating Banana pup for planting p4 4.30pm Close COURSE OUTLINE PART 2 1.00 pm Registration, Housekeeping & Introducing the Day's Program 1.30 pm Welcome & Intros Review of Agroforestry/Syntropic Farming intro 2.00 pm 2 Syntropic System & Treeline Overview Role of Treelines, managing for strata (light) and succession (growth over time). 100 year planning. Planting to a Map. Treeline management and restoration. Activity 1 Clean up established Treeline Activity 2 Restoration of a Treeline. Pruning Overview & important role, Moon phases, Time of year, Propogation. Activity 3 Prune demo and propogating prunings. 3.30 pm Afternoon Tea 4.00 pm 6 Mapping & System Planning Ecological Succession (Time) & Strata Planning (Space) 4.15pm Final Questions & Completion circle 4.30pm Close |
