At Foundations for Farming we are able to train a diverse range of subjects depending on your requirements. We can tailor-make trainings to suit climatic or regional conditions, crop varieties or people groups.
Our on-site trainings are at Clouds End where we have a model farm, classrooms, comfortable accommodation and other facilities. Our trainers also travel to the remotest areas of Zimbabwe and around the world to train communities.
Some of the Available Training
- International In-depth training is a six-day program, in March and September. The week consists of site visits and In-depth training in Foundations for Farming methodology to fully equip someone to go back to their homeland and champion the cause of Foundations for Farming and become a trainer of trainers. Dates for the next International In-depth training 1st-6th September 2025 , with delegates arriving on the 31st August and leaving on the 7th Sept. (Cost USD 500)
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In March 2026 we will be hosting our 3 Day Annual Conference ( Champs Conference) arrive on 2nd March, 3,4&5 March conference, 6 March departure. (Cost $220)
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For those who want to attend both: Arrive on 2nd March, 3,4&5 March conference, 6-7 March village visit + leadership training, 6th-13th In-depth training, 14th March departure. (Cost for both is USD$800)
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Introduction to Pfumvudza four-hour training instructs farmers on how to set, plant, and manage a Pfumvudza plot.
- One day of infield Pfumvudza training.
- Three-day advanced training on Conservation Agriculture for extension workers, Agritex officers, or farmers.
- One-day vegetable, compost, and herb training (ideal for urban gardeners)
- One day infield training on Conservation Agriculture farmers (for any field crop)
- International in-depth training (see separate page) 1 - 6 September 2025.
- Champs conference (see separate page) (dates 3,4 & 5 March 2026
- African Financial Money Map (by Crown Ministries)
- I Was Hungry: 2 weeks of training and yearlong mentoring (trained in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Malawi)
Other Topics which can be covered
- Integrated pest management and pest control with home remedies
- Compost teas, liquid manures and comfrey teas
- Rotations and alternative crops
- Green manures and cover crops
- Open pollinated varieties
- Farm planning, field mapping and budgeting
- Grain storage
- Knapsack calibration and use
- Pesticide risk reduction
- Animal husbandry training focusing on layers, broilers and rabbits
- Draught animal power in Conservation Agriculture
For more information contact: admin@foundationsforfarming.org
