Homestead Farming
This course equips persons with the knowledge and skills to grow crops and raise livestock at home. Participants will learn sustainable practices to support their household needs and improve self-reliance.
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Homestead Farming
- Method: Online Classes, Face to Face
- Contact Hours: Contact Hours: 4 hours
- Price: TT$495
Next Session: March 1, 2025
Saturdays 10am – 2pm
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Course Summary
Homestead Farming
- Method: Online Classes, Face to Face
- Contact Hours: Contact Hours: 4 hours
- Price: TT$495
Next Session: March 1, 2025
Saturdays 10am – 2pm
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of homestead farming.
- Learn to select appropriate crops and livestock for small-scale farming.
- Design a homestead farm plan suitable for your needs.
- Grow a variety of crops and raise livestock effectively.
- Apply techniques for planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
- Learn basic animal husbandry and livestock management.
- Apply sustainable and resource-efficient methods in farming.
Course Description:
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to establish and maintain successful small-scale farming systems. Through hands-on learning and practical application, participants will gain expertise in selecting and cultivating crops, managing livestock, and implementing sustainable farming practices. This course empowers individuals to increase food security, reduce reliance on external resources, and contribute to a more sustainable food system.
Course Instructor(s):
Kerry Alfred
Kerry Alfred an Animal Scientist by profession, has been in the livestock landscape of Trinidad and Tobago for the last twenty eight (28) years. He is the holder of a Diploma in Livestock Production and Management from the Regional
Educational Programme for Animal Health Assistants (R.E.P.A.H.A) in Guyana and a Master’s of Science in Tropical Animal Science and Production from the University of the West Indies.
He is currently part owner of Kerriyah Farms, which specializes in value added products such as cheese, yogurt and flavoured milk, all made from goat milk, as well as rabbit meat and chevron (goat meat).
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