Thursday, 31 January 2013

The IFOAM Organic Leadership Course comes to Europe in 2013

IFOAM the, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements is organising a course in Organic Agriculture Leadership:
• Get an increased understanding of the principles of organic agriculture.
• Expand your knowledge of the organic agriculture value chain.
• Learn about the global movement and support structures.
• Build your advocacy skills.
• Increase your knowledge and understanding of regulations, standards and certification.
• Most importantly, hone the skills and attitudes to take a leadership role in the industry!

The first module of the course will take place in Switzerland, from 14 - 21 April, 2013. After the first residential course, you will embark on a 8-month E-learning journey, culminating in a six-day residential session in February 2014 before Biofach in Nürnberg.

The tuition fee:
Option1: Including all materials, activities, board and lodging (twin sharing). It excludes travel to and from the venues: Euro 4000
Option2: Arrange your own accommodation - course fee only: Euro 2800

Application deadline: 15 April 2013

Go to www.ifoam.org/growing_organic/academy.php to download an application, or email to: academy@ifoam.org.

Information provided by IFOAM

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