DOAM | Dominica Organic Agriculture Movement http://www.doamdominica.org Working towards a healthier Environment! Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:03:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Organic Farm Records, Plans and Management http://www.doamdominica.org/2011/09/organic-farm-records-plans-and-management/ http://www.doamdominica.org/2011/09/organic-farm-records-plans-and-management/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:46:31 +0000 Greta Green http://www.doamdominica.org/?p=197 12 hour course- 4 sessions
Dates to be announced.
Location:  Roseau

The Organic labeling of products requires special handling and record keeping.   This workshop is an excellent opportunity for the organic farmer and farmers wishing to transition to organics to learn how to develop a comprehensive farn plan  that lets you organize, review and utilize your records and qualify towards organic certification.

Fee:  Reduced fee for members

If you are interested in having this course brought to a location near you, let us know! A second location, time and date can be decided.   Location will be based upon interest.

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30 hour 10-week Certified course:
one evening per week plus 3 field trips to local organic farms.
Class locaton: to be announced
Date/Time: to be announced

Pre-registration is open

Fee:   
DOAM Members EC$50;
Non-members EC$80 (Includes 1 year DOAM membership)

Reduced fees for Dominica State College Students.

Course Outline:
organic principles and development, record keeping
tropical soil fertility and cultivation plant nutrition,
manures, composting and composting teas
pest management, companion planting , weed control
biodiversity management , seeds, seedlings, propagation
conversion to, marketing and economic performance of organics

Interactive sessions, learn and share, get acquainted with organic practices

Registration:  265-8570 or, email: inquiry@doamdominica.org

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Learn how to identify plants by using common characteristics to group plants into families.  Develop a discerning eye, learn how to reference a number of good field guides, plant keys, and on-line sources.  Take a walk with someone who knows plants.

Day: Saturday or Sunday
Dates and locations are dependent on your preregistration interest. Email or call DOAM to let us know, if you would like this workshop held in your village/community.

Fee: reduced fee for members. tba

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Learn the techniques of grafting, air and ground layering and budding.   Plants raised by propagation will come to flowering and fruiting much earlier than the one obtained from seed.

Day: Saturday or Sunday
Dates and locations are dependent on your preregistration interest. Email or call DOAM to let us know, if you would like this workshop held in your village/community.

Fee: DOAM Members EC$20; Non-members EC$50 (includes 1 year DOAM membership)

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