Développer sa microferme
market gardener
and successful cultivation
Formation complète sur l’installation et le développement d’une ferme maraîchère sur petite surface
100% online and financeable
VIVEA/OPCO/FRANCE TRAVAIL
En cours d’enregistrement France Compétences
The training program
This training program has been developed for both new and existing growers. Progressively designed, the program covers all aspects of small-scale intensive organic market gardening.
The training will take place remotely, in asynchronous mode.
Sa durée est fixée à 42h à réaliser sur une période de trois semaines. Le participant peut la suivre à son rythme.
Our training includes lessons based on fact sheets and videos, as well as supporting documents. It is punctuated by exercises to encourage comprehension and assimilation of information, and ends with an assessment (10-question quiz) to measure the participant's learning.
Access to the content takes place on the first day of the session (chosen in the registration form) at 9am on the "www.lecercle.lesjardinsdelavalette.com" platform.
Prerequisites: Internet access and a computer.
People with disabilities (PSH): Don't hesitate to contact us. We can work with you to meet your needs and make the necessary adaptations.
Dans le cadre de la certification France Compétences (CPF), un dossier sera à rendre et un oral à passer devant un jury en ligne.
Dernière mise à jour : Janvier 2026.
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History
The main lines
Why become a market gardener?
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Installation site
Dimensionnement
Network installation
The market garden building
Initial installation
Préparation préliminaires
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The permanent board
Working the soil
Nourishing and nourishing the soil
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Growing plants
Planting in the field
Direct seeding
L’irrigation : les différents systèmes
Irrigation: management
L’irrigation : programmateur et système de pompage
Grass management: tools
Grass management: tarpaulins
Insects and diseases
Climatic protection
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Harvest organization
Chambre froide et conservation
Choix des cultures
Les différents débouchés
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Status and creation
Personnel management
General organization
Mes outils numériques
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Planification financière : chiffrer son projet, les investissements, les charges, la liste du matériel, les aides…
Planifier ses cultures : étapes, planning et chiffre d’affaires
Intensification des cultures
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Varietal choice
Density
Cultivation calendar
Plant production
Fertilization
Plantation
Weed control
Plant protection
Harvesting and storage
Marketing
Rentabilité
Stratégies et débouchés
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Ail
Aubergine
Basilic
Betterave
Blette
Brocoli
Carotte
Céleri-rave
Chicorée
Chou-cabus
Chou-fleur
Chou-rave
Concombre
Courge
Courgette
Épinard
Fenouil
Fève
Fraise
Haricot vert
Laitue
Mâche
Melon
Navet
Oignon botte
Oignon de conservation
Pak-choï
Pâtisson
Persil
Pé-tsaï
Poireau
Poireau baguette
Poivron
Pomme de terre primeur
Radis botte
Radis d’hiver
Roquette
Rutabaga
Tomate
Tomate Cerise
Why choose this course?
Our training course will enable you to grasp the subtleties of intensive organic market gardening, from setting up to technical itineraries for designing a productive and profitable intensive organic market gardening system.
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Consider the essential parameters before installation
Create a cultivation schedule adapted to French consumption habits and climate
Draw up a personalized financing plan to apply on your farm
Discover and apply more than 35 technical itineraries for market garden crops
Choosing the right equipment
Managing weeds
Understanding the importance of varietal choice
Optimize irrigation for each crop
Learn about optimal planting and sowing techniques and methods
Protecting yourself against insects and disease
Finding the right harvest time
Implementing appropriate fertilization
Managing your business
Increase sales potential
Exclusive
A unique training program, designed for small-scale market gardeners, adapted to the realities of our field. To date, no other training course of this type exists in France.
40+ ITK
Step by step, each stage is explained in detail - from seed to sale: varieties chosen, densities, calendars, pruning, treatments, cultivation... everything you need to know before you start.
+ 130 videos
Numerous video clips accompany the training to demonstrate, in real-life conditions, every gesture and every technique specific to organic-intensive market gardening.
Unlimited duration
Content will evolve with our practices: new sheets will be added regularly. A dedicated forum allows you to exchange with us and with other members, to ask your questions and stay connected.
A complete schedule
A complete schedule to download in Qrop, Brinjel and Excel formats, so you can get started straight away without wasting time.
100% Financing
VIVEA, OPCO or France Travail no fees to advance, no hidden costs.
Choose your course
The different 100% online formulas
Financing
Private
Accédez à la formation dès aujourd’hui, sans attendre le démarrage d’une session.
1260€
Facilité de paiement en plusieurs fois possible
Financing
VIVEA/OPCO/France Travail/Entreprise
Le choix de la session se fait via le formulaire de préinscription.
1260€
Aucune avance de frais
Next available sessions
Session du 5 janvier au 25 janvier 2026 '(complet)
Session du 30 janvier au 19 février 2026 (complet)
Session du 2 au 22 février 2026 (complet)
Session du 23 février au 15 mars 2026
Session du 9 au 29 mars 2026
Votre formation peut
être financée !
Les formations peuvent être financées par Vivéa, les OPCO ou France Travail, selon votre situation (installation, reconversion, salarié·e, demandeur·se d’emploi…).
Sous réserve d’acceptation du dossier par l’organisme financeur.
Planifions un appel pour répondre à vos questions
Ils ont suivi la formation ‘développer sa microferme’ et donnent leurs avis :
FAQ
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This course is aimed at market gardeners and project leaders. The itineraries developed over more than 10 years are specially adapted to small-scale market gardening.
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Vous avez 3 semaines pour réaliser les 49 heures de formation à l’issue desquelles vous aurez toujours accès au contenu. Cette formation est conçue comme un outil à consulter avant et pendant la saison, tout au long des années.
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Training sessions are an obligation for VIVEA. You register for a fixed period and your participation is verifiable by your answers to exercises and quizzes. After 21 days, the training will be available on an unlimited basis.
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It's perfectly possible to take the course while working, since you can access it for as many hours as you like and complete it at your own pace within the 3-week timeframe.
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No, the training is asynchronous. You have access to the content from 9 a.m. on the Monday the session starts, and you organize yourself as you want and can to follow it.
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By starting this course, you agree to complete it in its entirety, i.e. to complete all the quizzes and exercises within the 3-week timeframe.
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Either privately financed, or through the VIVEA training insurance fund for non-salaried agricultural workers. To qualify, you must be on a PPP course or be a farmer. OPCO or France Travail funding is available under certain conditions.
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You are entitled to 3,000 euros per year. You can check your credit balance in your Vivea account. If you don't have enough credit left to finance the entire course, you can still use the amount you have left and add what's missing yourself.
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Payment by credit card (CB)
We accept payment by credit card (Visa, Mastercard).
Payment is secure via our platform.
The debit is immediate after validation of your order.
Payment via PayPal
You can pay for your order using your PayPal account.
The transaction is fast and secure.
You don't need to enter your bank details on our site.
Automatic withdrawal
A direct debit can be set up from your bank account.
This option requires the authorization of a SEPA mandate.
Payment in 3 free instalments
Pay for your order in three equal instalments.
No additional charges or interest are applied.
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We can be reached by telephone for any technical or administrative questions.
For questions relating to content, you can ask them on the Circle forum: in writing, or by posting audio or video clips.
What's more, you can take part in the visios held once a month on the Circle to chat live with Sylvain.