At Juntos Farm, we are committed to promoting sustainable and regenerative agriculture. If you are a farmer, we invite you to participate in a practical two-day course from 3-4 October, where we will discuss Regenerative Agriculture through local varieties and their genetic improvement.
Day 1 : 03 October 2024 | 09.30 - 18.00
Local Varieties
Led by: Antonio Perdomo Molina & Adrián Diaz
Guided by Antonio Perdomo Molina, researcher and associate professor at the University of La Laguna, the first day will explore the importance of local varieties in traditional agroecosystems. The session will cover key techniques for seed collection, extraction, and conservation. The theoretical knowledge provided by Antonio will be complemented in the practical phase, thanks to the support of Adrián Díaz, one of our agronomists. This will ensure you acquire practical skills to conserve and enhance the genetic diversity of your crops.
Day 2 : 04 October 2024 | 09.30 - 18.00
Hybrid Breeding
Led by: Martin Bielich
The second day will focus on hybrid improvement, where you will learn how to combine traits from different plant varieties to create more resilient and productive crops. Martín Bielich, in addition to being the farm manager, is an agronomist and expert in the genetic improvement of sorghum. He will guide you through practical techniques such as crossbreeding and maintaining pure lines, allowing you to adapt your agricultural practices to face the challenges of climate change.
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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 proceeding to the next step.
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Step 2. Register your interest
Apply Now!Once you are familiar with the course content and are sure you are interested, fill out the registration 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, you will find more information, including a list of suggestions to help you prepare for the course. Remember, most of the time you will be working outdoors, so we recommend comfortable clothing and sunscreen.
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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
Researcher and associate professor at the University of La Laguna.
Farm manager, agronomist and expert in the genetic improvement of sorghum.
- Adrián Díaz
Agronomist engineer, expert in agroecology, traditional knowledge and local varieties.
What's included
A light 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 events@juntosfarm.com as soon as possible.
Language
The course will be taught primarily in Spanish but English translation will be available for those who need it.
Location
The course will be run at Juntos Farm. Diseminado P 28, 45, 07814 Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Balearic Islands
