Introduction to Organic Dairying
Many dairy farmers in Ireland are contemplating alternative farming systems that offer increased lifestyle benefits and operate with a lower environmental footprint on a whole farm basis. Organic dairying can offer farmers such an alternative.
If you wish to explore further what organic dairying can offer for you and your farming system, then this 4 day course will attempt to answer the many questions you may have.
Course commences on Thursday September 26th at 11am to 1pm
Day 1 & 2 will be online on Zoom. Day 3 & 4 will be on existing organic dairy farms
Register for the Introduction to Organic Dairying course here
Course details
Day 1: The basics of organic dairy production
Thursday, 26th September | 11am – 1pm | Zoom
Day 2: Market opportunities for organic dairy products
Friday, 27th September | 11am – 1pm | Zoom
Day 3: Farm visit to a spring calving herd in Waterford
Wednesday, 2nd October | 11am – 1pm | Waterford
Day 4: Farm visit to a split calving herd in Laois
Friday, 4th October | 11am – 1pm | Laois
This course will not replace the requirements to complete a 25 hour Organic Farming Principles course for farmers participating in the Organic Farming Scheme