Bespoke training - designed specially for you

"I always feel slightly invincible after spending a day with you, like I can achieve anything!"

"Many thanks for organising such a first class training event yesterday. You could not have found a more attractive setting...we returned feeling more knowledgeable and confident in what we have let ourselves in for." JW Essex.

"We did not just have a good day with you, we had a truly fantastic day! I really feel like we have been lucky to find you, you are exactly what I have been looking for by way of mentors and teachers, and hopefully friends for many years to come." GB, Devon

Our smallholder courses have received the most stunning feedback, and people keep coming back for more, so we know that we deliver the goods. But sometimes your timetable might not suit available dates or you may want some very focussed attention to get you up to speed even more quickly than is possible on a shared course, so we offer bespoke courses that are absolutely tailormade to your interests. It may be for an individual, a couple, a small group of friends or a team of co-workers just setting out on keeping livestock and running a smallholding. Whatever your circumstances, if we have the skills we can pull together a day created especially for you. You may also prefer doing one of our existing courses, but on your own or with a partner or friend or colleague. The range of topics we cover include (but are not limited to):

all the legal ins and outs of keeping livestock
animal housing
pigs for beginners
sheep for beginners
poultry and waterfowl
cattle for beginners
keeping cattle on organic systems
choosing your livestock
land management
animal health and welfare
fencing
equipment, tools and tractors
encouraging wildlife
preserving and using your produce
orchard management
vegetable growing
costings - can I make it pay?
the realities of running a smallholding
DIY websites for smallholders, farmers and small businesses
and more

Depending on the size of your group, the total cost may not be much more expensive per person than our core courses, and we cost each bespoke course individually once we understand your requirements and the time necessary for delivery. For one day courses the cost is £350, and £500 for a bespoke cattle day, but we can do half days or two day courses as required. To discuss further, please contact us and you can be sure that we will be delighted to shape a day or a weekend (or more) that gives you exactly what you need. If you are fairly local, we're also happy to spend time with you on your own land, looking at how you might make the best of your facilities and land.