workshop joining instructions

 farmers learning centre workshopS

We are pleased to see a growing size of the faculty of our short workshop series tailored to the needs of the farmers, as well as interests presented by the farmers community.  We hope you enjoy the learning days with us.
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ABOUT THE SESSION TRAINERS AND FACILITATOR:
 
More click here.
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​WELCOME MESSAGE:
MFK-Gardens Farmers Learning Centre is pleased to welcome all participants who have registered to join our farmers' development programme at our head office, the Urban Farmer Learning Centre and our eco-garden showcase.  This is to confirm our workshop programme for tomorrow.
PAYMENT FEES:
Fees are payable in full at registration.  Paid in cash or transferred electronically to the bank.  Details here: https://www.myfarmhousekitchensbw.com/orderingpolicy.html.
PRE-SESSION PREPARATION:
  1. Preview opening video of our Centre and focus before the session here: https://youtu.be/WO7VoxcMArQ.
  2. Be familiar with the workshop scope for your session as well as our seedlings production centre-cum-eco-garden showroom house etiquette (see below) https://www.myfarmhousekitchensbw.com/farmers_workshop.html.

    Foundation programmes:
 
NOTE-TAKING & PARTICIPATION PREPARATION:
  1. Read the material ahead, review the production sheet to guide you in your notetaking while at the workshop (see below).  Print (A3) or download it for easy reference.
  2. Prepare to participate in the quizzes, discussions and debates with others on the team.
  3. Be present half-hour before the scheduled start of your session.  Car parking spaces are available.
  4. Come prepared with questions.
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DOWNLOAD:  Comprehensive Guide Sheet for Note-Taking by Timelines for Horticulture Crop Production
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:
  1. Bring your notebook and laptop (if available).
  2. Don't forget your chargers.

WHAT YOU WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE SESSION:
  1. Instructions / manual will be presented to you on payment.
  2. ​Light breakfast or brunch, hot drinks and cold water are provided for one-day courses.  Lunch is not provided but is available on request (P35 per pack including a canned drink).   Lunch is provided for longer-day courses (choice of rice with chicken stew or pap with beef braai).
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​TIME OF SESSION REPORTING:
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All participants shall report to the Learning Centre half-hour before the start of your session.  Report to the reception at the Head Office.  The half-hour is to prepare to take in the eco-garden showroom, download apps as needed and to disseminate manuals, meet fellow participants and settle down to be ready in time for the session.

LOCATION OF MFK-GARDENS HORTICULTURE SEEDLINGS PRPDUCTION CENTRE:

Check the map here early and prepare to arrive half-hour before the start time.

Address:  Plot 21 Mmopane
Follow our road directional signboards to the senior stop.
We are the second house on the left side that flanks the thick bush area.
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POST-SESSION FEEDBACK REPORTING:
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We greatly value your feedback on your experience at the Farmer Learning Centre, as it helps us improve and grow. Your testimonials are a powerful way to inspire potential participants and showcase the impact of our programs!: Course Feedback
POST-SESSION MENTEE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME​:
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We understand that the period following a workshop can be both exciting and challenging—especially as you begin to apply what you've learned and prepare your produce for the market.  To support your continued growth, we’ve introduced the Mentee Development Programme.  This initiative is designed to guide and mentor you through the next stages of your farming journey, helping you build confidence, improve your practices, and steadily grow your enterprise.

HOW TO FORM YOUR OWN CLASS
(FOR FARM & CORPORATE TEAMS):

STEP 1:  choose your date

Option #1: 
  1. Gather your own group of ten friends, corporate team members or your team of farm-hands one month before the scheduled date;
  2. Or form your own class, select a scheduled date, book with us, (corporate team dates reserved on Fridays)  and;
  3. Complete your payment two weeks before the class start date.
  4. Your booking date is confirmed on payment.

Option #2:
  1. Select from pre-set dates set by the Farmers' Learning Centre.
  2. Complete your payment two weeks before the class start date.
  3. Your booking for our programmes is confirmed on payment.
  4. You will join others who have selected the same date as you.  In the event of sessions that do not make up ten participants, the MFK office will reach you for the next available date for the module.

step 2:  pay your fees

  • My Farmhouse Kitchens will NOT collect payments in the form of cheques at any time.
  • Clients are responsible to make near or exact cash available by the time of the final payment.
  • Our preferred mode of payment is electronic banking.   See details below.
    • PAYMENT MODES:
      My Farmhouse Kitchens will NOT collect payments in the form of cheques. Payments made via E-wallet and electronic bank deposits shall be accompanied by a reference that identifies your organization. Please refer below for details of payment modes.

      Option #1 (Preferred): FNB Advance ATM: Do a direct deposit at the ATM to the following bank account number:       628-3393-0086.  Mobile:  75987534.  Somebody is usually there to assist you,  This is free of charge and is open to all regardless you have an account with FNB.  Just get to the ATM before the month-ends to avoid long queues.

      Option #2: For FNB phone bankers, use the Pay-2-Cell feature to deposit to 75987534.  There is a nominal charge involved.  You can also use eWallet and require our bank account number (as above).  However, there is an 8-pula service charge.

      Option #3:  Conduct Interbank Internet Banking to 
      Account Name #2: Pinnacle Foods & Hospitality Group (Pty.) Ltd.,
      Bank Name: First National Bank, Mogoditshane Branch # 288967, 
      Account Number:  628-3393-0086.

      Option #4: For those who do not have access to any of the above, kindly hand in by cash on-site at Pinnacle Foods Finance Office at Plot 1888, Ledumadumane. Call us to confirm when you are coming.

      Email us at [email protected] for enquiries.​
DURATION:  6-8 HOURS
SUMMER HOURS: 8.30 AM-1.30 PM (HALF-DAY) OR
8.30 AM-5.30 PM (FULL DAY)
REGISTRATION: 8.00 AM
WINTER HOURS:  9 AM TO 6 PM
REGISTRATION: 8.30 AM
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INCLUSIVE MFK BRUNCH REFRESHMENTS & FRESH SALAD PREPARED BY TRAINEES & DRINKS

CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ISSUED
OPTION 1:  WITHOUT ON-SITE CONSULTATION /
CORPORATE TEAM TRAINING EVENT
PER PARTICIPANT: BWP 600 PER PARTICIPANT (inclusive tea-break)
TEAM OF 5:  BWP 2,500 PER TEAM (inclusive tea-break)
CORPORATE GROUP (TEAM-BUILDING) OF 10:  BWP 5,000 PER TEAM (inclusive tea-break)
OPTION 2:  WITH ON-SITE CONSULTATION
BWP 1,000 .00 PER PARTICIPANT (inclusive tea-break) WITH TWO FREE ON-SITE CONSULTATION
BWP 500 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION WORTH 1,000 PULA

step 3:  pREPARE TO ATTEND

  • Preveiw opening video before the session.
  • Be familiar with the scope of the workshop programme.  Come prepare with questions.
  • Check the map below early and prepare to arrive 9 am for 9.30 am.   The session starts promptly at 9.30 am
  • Bring your notebook and laptop (if available).
  • Read the material ahead and prepare to participate in the quizzes, discussions and debates with others on the team.​
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