Certificate in Alternative Farming -

Core studies cover sustainable agriculture and organic farming, the foundation for exploring alternatives to conventional farming methods. Electives are unusually broad, spanning viticulture, hydroponics, aquaculture, permaculture, herbs, poultry and goat husbandry, among many others, letting you shape the qualification around your own farming interests. Suitable for farmers wanting to broaden their approach beyond conventional methods.

"Learn the alternative approaches to farming required by the modern world" Improve farm sustainability Extend career prospects in the agriculture industry Expand your skills for managing farms or agricultural industries To complete the course, you are required to complete six 100 hour modules. There are two core modules made up of Sustainable Agriculture and Organic Farming. You then choose four electives from a list given below. If you are unsure about which modules are the best choices for you, our tutors are more than happy to help. Core Modules Sustainable Agriculture Organic Farming Elective Modules Please choose four modules from the list given below. Aquaculture Poultry Pasture Management Animal Breeding Viticulture Nut Production Herb Culture Cut Flower Production Hydroponics I Hydroponics Management Goat Husbandry Protected Plant Production Permaculture Systems Marine Aquaculture Agricultural Marketing Alternative Energy Farming has changed greatly over recent decades, and to survive, the modern farmer needs to increasingly seek alternative approaches, whether in terms of what is produced, or how it is produced. This course develops an innovative approach to farming by broadening awareness of options, and fostering skills to research and network more effectively. WHAT NEXT? Register to Study - Go to “It’s Easy to Enrol” box at the top of the page and you can enrol now. or Get Advice – Email us at info@acsedu.co.uk OR Use our FREE COUNSELLING SERVICE to contact a tutor CLICK TO CONTACT US