Live online basic course fundamentals of organic farming & advisory work

The OrganicAdviceNetwork project is launching a new free of charge Online Basic Course to introduce participants to the core principles and practices of organic farming and advice. Starting on 13 November 2025, the course runs over 12 weeks, with each session focusing on a key aspect of organic agriculture and advisory services. This course is open to anyone interested in organic farming, with a particular focus on professionals seeking to gain or expand their expertise in organic farming advice. It is designed to be compatible with full-time work and enables participants to engage in flexible, self-paced learning

Course agenda:
13 November 2025: Organic Farming: A Historical Introduction to the Organic Family
20 November 2025: Organic Principles: Values and Legal Foundations incl. Certification and Control
27 November 2025: Systems Thinking: Soil Fertility as a Core Example
04 December 2025: Crop Production: Managing Nutrients in Organic Systems
11 December 2025: Pest and Disease Control: Strategies for Sustainable Plant Protection
18 December 2025: Weed Control: Strategies and Practices in Organic Farming
15 January 2026: Animal Husbandry: Livestock in Organic Agriculture
22 January 2026: Animal Welfare: Health and Wellbeing in Organic Systems
29 January 2026: Agrobiodiversity: Seeds, Breeding, and Genetic Resources
5 February 2026: Climate Adaptation: Strategies for Organic Farming Systems
12 February 2026: Value Addition: Marketing and Consumer Interaction in Organics
19 February 2026: Conversion to Organic: Benefits and Challenges