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 farmers learning centre workshopS

The key to regenerative agriculture is that it not only “does no harm” to the land but actually learn to improve it consistently with time, using methods that regenerate and revitalize the soil and the environment.

Regenerative agriculture is dynamic and holistic, incorporating permaculture and organic farming practices, including conservation tillage, cover crops, crop rotation, composting, mobile animal shelters and pasture cropping, to increase soil fertility and therefore increase food production, farmers’ income and especially, topsoil.

Importantly, learn ways nature, the soil, micro-organisms, insects, water, sun, and the constellation planets  works together naturally in synergy to improve each others success in the eco-system.  Learn also to draw lessons you can use in your team.
ABOUT THE SESSION TRAINER AND FACILITATOR:
 
Ms Sheila Damodaran is renowned globally in The Fifth Discipline circles as a global and national systemic strategist, researcher and trainer on the five disciplines and trains core leadership of government and sectoral agencies working on persistent issues that affect their nation.

She is also the owner of the food manufacturing organisation she has setup in Botswana.

​She is the lead designer of the training programme.

For more information check her at https:// www.linkedin.com/in/sheilasingapore/.
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Program Overview: Regenerative agriculture is an evolution of conventional agriculture that of from competing against to partnering with nature. Objectives and goals of the program: The workshop while based on permaculture is designed to manage the process for large-scale horticulture production and presents showcases of how the principles were adapted in our own production centre. For more information: MFK-Gardens Farmers Learning Centre (https://www.myfarmhousekitchensbw.com/regenerative_farming.html) To book: 73961421 Book by: June 24, 2024
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WORKSHOP SCOPE
​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 and nursery.  This is to confirm our workshop programme for tomorrow.

PRE-SESSION PREPARATION & WHAT TO EXPECT:
  1. Preview opening video before the session here:
  1. Be familiar with the workshop scope and the nursery house etiquette (see across).
  2. Read the material ahead and prepare to participate in the quizzes, discussions and debates with others on the team.  Come prepared with questions:  https://www.myfarmhousekitchensbw.com/farmers_workshop.html.

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:
  1. ​For the Jar Test, bring a 20 cm tall mason jar, half filled with soil that you want to test for soil structure.
  2. Bring a map & land plan showing the topography of the land and its formation e.g. gullies, water source and flows, land slope directions, cardinal signs, existing structures if any.  This will be used to determine, based on the topics covered in the programme, ecologically harmonious farmland design that aligns the outputs from one element to the inputs of another, such that there is no waste, high efficiency and work is ideally reduced.
  3. Bring your notebook and laptop (if available).
  4. Don't forget your chargers.

WHAT YOU WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE SESSION:
  1. A 40-page manual will be presented to you on payment.
  2. ​Light breakfast, hot drinks and cold water are provided.  Lunch is not provided but available on request (P35 per pack). ​
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TIME OF REGISTRATION:
All participants shall report to the Head Office at 8.00 am.
The half-hour is to prepare to download apps, and prepare the jar test before the session starts.
The session starts promptly at 8.30 am.

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.
LOCATION OF MFK-GARDENS NURSERY:
Check the map here early and prepare to arrive at 8 am for 8.30 am.

Address:  Plot 21 Mmopane
Follow our road directional signboards to the senior stop.
We are the second house that flanks the thick bush area.
POST-SESSION REPORTING:
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

HOW TO FORM YOUR OWN CLASS:

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, 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 culinary education team.
  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 HOURS
8 AM TO 5 PM
REGISTRATION: 8.00 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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