Sustainable Farming Practices

At Organic Farming Academy (OFA) we train to ensure that every seed you plant and every crop and fruit you harvest contributes to a healthier planet and a sustainable future!
We train for the harnessing of nature, and use of natural, organic farming practices that ensure produce without any fertilizer and chemical traces.
Our training modules in various certificates will leave you as an equipped steward of the earth, champion of biodiversity, and pioneer of a greener tomorrow. Book for training, let’s dig in and grow together!

We do this through training the following principles/practices:

Organic Farming Principles

We train sustainable organic farming methods by exploring content on: - Organic conversion and certification; - Setting up an organic farm; - Organic soil management and fertility improvement; - Organic crop protection;

Sustainable Wild Collection

For collectors of wild plant products, it is paramount that they correctly identify the wild plant varieties and species of interest. In this area we cover: -Botanical training; - Resource assessment and management; - Sustainable wild product collection.

Biochar use for carbon removal

Biochar helps in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) from the atmosphere, and the storage of the extracted carbon. This is indispensable. Our training services will take you through the establishing and maintenance of carbon sinks by smallholder farmers. We cover aspects to do with; - Artisanal biochar production, - Biochar inoculation, - Digital MRV – measuring, recording and verification, - Field application methods and techniques.

Preparation for Sustainable Farming Practices