Introduction to smallholding

Description

A one day course on our 12 acre Angus smallholding aimed at those interested in getting started in smallholding but who are not quite sure where to start.

We started smallholding in 2000, with no previous experience. We now keep poultry for eggs and meat, pigs, sheep, cattle and bees in addition to growing fruit (soft and top) and vegetables – so we’ve been where you are.

Using our smallholding as a living, working example, we’ll look at each of the enterprises in turn as well as having some time in the classroom looking at the common enterprises we don’t have, like goats and camelids.

The course is intended to be a “warts and all” overview so that you can make an informed choice about whether smallholding is for you and if it is, what you might want to do with yours.

We offer a pick-up service from Carnoustie Railway Station.

There are three dates in 2012 – gift vouchers available.

• Saturday 5^th May, 9.30am to 5pm, £95 with lunch (Fully booked)
  

• Saturday 7^th July, 9.30am to 5pm, £95 with lunch
• Saturday 18^th August, 9.30am to 5pm, £95 with lunch