‘Pig Keeping’ Courses
Gardenfarming
Formerly an agricultural college tutor and on farm assessor with one of the country's top land based colleges, a full scale mixed farmer, on farm advisor and self sufficiency lifestyle follower of almost 25 years I strongly believe it is imperative to receive high quality technically informed teaching delivery along with the more fun practical [...]
Intermediate smallholding – spread your wings in 2011
For those of you with a bit of experience wanting to spread your wings, get more ambitious with your range of smallholding activity and breed your own stock. Who would benefit from this course? This course is for smallholders with some experience of looking after land and livestock who may be feeling in need of a refresher or are thinking [...]
Complete Guide to Keeping Pigs – One Day Course 22nd September 2010
This one day course is designed to give you a thorough insight into keeping your own pigs, whether as pets or for breeding and the necessary equipment and skills needed. It will be run by Richard Lutwyche, Treasurer and Honorary Vice President of the Gloucestershire Old Spot Pig Society, who is also involved with the Saddleback, Tamworth and [...]
Half-Day Pig Handling / Refresher Workshops Sussex/Surrey Border
These half day workshops are designed to give people who wish to expand their piggy handling experience, have a practice at showing pigs, build confidence in handling pigs without having to cover the basics again or just want an afternoon in the company of pigs. There will be a bit of discussion but mostly hands on practice in our mock [...]
Pig Keeping Courses in the Lake District
Next available date - Saturday 24th of July A full day spent on the farm aimed at giving people the confidence to handle pigs and the opportunity to learn about successful ways of keeping pigs. This is a very practical course run by two experienced pig keepers, John Sutcliffe and Carole Barr, who both successfully breed pedigree pigs for [...]
One-day novice pig keeping courses on the Sussex/Surrey borders
This course is designed for people who want hands on experience of pigs, starting with pigs, are considering keeping pigs or for the novice pig keeper who needs some friendly support and back up. Let us use our 20+ years experience to show you everything you need to know to set up your own piggy enterprise, watch your pigs thrive and learn how [...]
Starting with Pigs
One day pig keeping course on Kent/East Sussex border. Practical, friendly and hands-on course. Designed to take the novice through all aspects of setting up the environment, feeding, veterinary, regulations through to what to do with the end product. During the outdoor sessions you will meet our 40+ sows of a variety of different breeds, our [...]
Keeping Pigs
David Ottley, a Livestock Consultant from The Blue Welly Farm runs courses on Keeping Pigs at Barnham Broom Village Hall or at any other suitable venue subject to interest. The course covers suitable breeds, housing, feeding and breeding. David also gives you the opportunity to ask questions and discuss any problems you may have already [...]
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