Practical 2024 – Into Farming and Beyond Program – General Farming for Limited Skilled

Description

Please note the following: Before you can attend a practical session:

Please discuss your need with one of our consultants to ensure you book the correct session. 

Terms and Conditions:

• This training is for someone that are young, have limited farming skills and what to start their journey to learn skills relevant to the agriculture environment. You will learn various aspects, from farm vehicles, plants, soil, hand skills etc etc. Please talk to us if you have any questions before booking for the session.
• This does not in any way guarantee work in the USA, but is a first step on your journey of gaining the necessary Skills and Knowledge.
• You will have to gain experience/hours on farm vehicles to increase your chance of a farmer choosing you.

Price include VAT

Arrival: 16:00 on the first day (the Sunday). Harrismith/Fouriesburg, Eastern Free State- 250km from Pretoria.

Practical Arrangements:

1) We will create a WhatsApp group with registered candidates, to allow you to make personal travelling arrangements. This will help reduce costs if you travel together where possible.
2) Our starting time is 16h00 on the day of arrival at Derby (exact address to be provided).
3) Meals and accommodation are included with this training. 
4) Bring a water bottle for the practical training on the farm, it gets hot and the cold water makes it more bearable.
5) All bedding will be supplied by the venue, included in your accommodation. – TO BE CONFIRMED
6) Just bring your own towels.
7) You can bring note pad and pen for the learning sessions to take notes.
8) In the winter it can get very cold. Especially in the winter. In the summer: Bring at least a jacket.