With the aim of promoting regenerative farming practices, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology in its agri-food division, EIT Food, has trained more than 2,500 professional farmers through its courses, covering more than 20 different crops. If you are a farmer and/or livestock farmer, we invite you on 11 and 12 November 2025 to participate in a practical course developed in collaboration with EIT Food, focused on the regenerative management of small livestock amongst tree crops, where we will explore integration into perennial systems, animal health, business strategies, and hands-on farm planning.

Day 1 : 11 November 2025 | 09:00 - 18:00

Introduction to pasture-based poultry and rabbit production

Program:

09:00 - 10:00 Course introduction and participant presentations.

10:00 - 11:00 Introduction to small livestock production & fundamentals of pasture-based poultry farming

11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break

11:30 - 14:00 Key production aspects of pasture-raised poultry: Infrastructure, management, feeding, breeds, and best practices

14:00 - 15:00 Farm to fork lunch

15:00 - 18:00 Field session

Day 2 : 12 November 2025 | 09.00 - 18.00

Direct marketing & business strategies for farm products

Program:

09:00 - 10:00 Recap and Q&A on previous day's content

10:00 - 11:00 Introduction to direct marketing of farm products: Strategies for selling pasture-raised poultry, rabbit, and other farm goods.

11:00 - 11:300 Coffee break

11:30 - 14:00 Hands-on session: Developing business and marketing plans for participant farms

14:00 - 15:00 Farm to fork lunch

15:00 - 18:00 Field session
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    • Step 1. Find out if the course is right for you

      Read the course information and see if it aligns with your interests, experience, and schedule before completing the application form.

    • Step 2. Register your interest

      In order to formally register your interest, we ask that you please fill out the application form as spaces are limited. We will contact you to confirm your attendance.

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    • Step 3. Get ready to learn

      In the frequently asked questions section below, you will find more information including a list of suggestions to help you prepare for the course. Remember, you will be working outdoors throughout most of the course - make sure to bring adequate clothing, footwear and suncream.

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    Course Information

    EIT Food Agricultural Program

    This training program is part of a number of activities that EIT Food has created for farmers, agri-food businesses and consumers to scale regenerative practices in Europe. The aim is to spread knowledge and outcomes of our project to build a European regenerative farming community.

    Course Facilitators

    José Luis García de Castro holds a veterinarian degree from the Universidad Complutense in Madrid, and has specialized first in equine clinical health and later in regenerative livestock management, holistic planned grazing, and pasture-based meat production.

    Over the past decade, he has trained extensively with the Iberian Association of Regenerative Agriculture and Holistic Management International, and has developed his own business of pastured broilers and 100% grass-fed beef, becoming one of the leading producers and direct-sellers of these products in Spain, while deepening his expertise in sustainable livestock systems and adaptive grazing strategies.

    José Luis will be leading this two-day practical course and sharing his knowledge and experience with participants throughout.

    What's included

    Coffee and a farm-to-fork lunch will be provided on site on both days. We aim to offer healthy and varied meals with ingredients mostly sourced fresh from the farm. Please let us know ahead of time if you have any dietary restrictions.

    Accommodation Options

    Participants who need accommodation for the duration of the course can opt to stay at a Gatzara Suites in Santa Gertrudis or Inivisa Hoteles.

    Once your acceptance to the course has been confirmed, we will send you the discount code to book your stay.

    For more information, please get in touch with marie@juntosfarm.com as soon as possible.

    What to bring

    Please remember that all courses will be held outdoors, so it's important to come prepared.

    Here is a list of suggestions for what to bring with you:

    • Adequate clothing for the outdoors
    • Closed footwear (NOT sandals)
    • Water bottle
    • Notepad and pen/pencil

    Language

    The course will be taught in Spanish.

    Location

    The course will take place at Juntos Farm. Diseminado P 28, 45, 07814 Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Balearic Islands