Setting up a micro-farm
market gardener
and successful cultivation
Comprehensive training on setting up a small-scale market gardening business
100% online
and
bankable
VIVEA/OPCO/FRANCE TRAVAIL
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.
It lasts 34 hours and is delivered in three parts over a three-week period. Participants can follow the course at their own pace.
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.
Last update : August 2024
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History
The main lines
Why become a market gardener?
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Installation site
Initial installation
Network installation
The market garden building
Preliminary preparation and sizing of gardens
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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
Irrigation: equipment
Irrigation: management
Grass management: tools
Grass management: tarpaulins
Insects and diseases
Climatic protection
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Harvest organization
Washing and preservation room
Strategies and marketing
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Status and creation
Personnel management
General organization
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Calculate your project
Investments
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Planning stages
Create your schedule
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Varietal choice
Density
Cultivation calendar
Plant production
Fertilization
Plantation
Weed control
Plant protection
Harvesting and storage
Marketing
Strategies
Job opportunities
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Garlic
Eggplant
Basil
Beet
Swiss chard
Broccoli
Carrot
Celery root
Chicory
Cabbage cabbage
Cauliflower
Cabbage rootrabe
Cucumber
Squash
Courgette
Spinach
Fennel
Broad bean
Strawberry
Green bean
Lettuce
Lamb's lettuce
Melon
Turnip
Onion, bunch
Onion, storage
Pak choï
Parsley
Parsley
Pe- tsaïtsai
Leek
Leek baguette
Pepper
Radish, bunch
Radish, winter
Roquette
Rutabaga
Tomato
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
I created this training specifically for small-scale market gardeners in France. No other training course of this type currently exists in France.
35+ ITK
Step by step, each stage is detailed, from seed to sale: the varieties used, densities, periods, pruning, treatments, cultivation operations... everything you need to know before planting.
Unlimited duration
We'll be updating our practices as they evolve, and adding new sheets as they become available. A forum allows you to exchange ideas with us and with other members, to answer questions and keep in touch.
100% Financing
With full VIVEA funding, there are no additional fees for access to the full course.
Choose your course
The different 100% online formulas
Financing
private/corporate
870€
Integral training
Priority forum
Regular updates
Unlimited access
Visio with the trainer
Financing
VIVEA/OPCO/France Travail
1224 €
Integral training
Priority forum
Regular updates
Unlimited access
Visio with the trainer
Next available sessions
Session from January 6 to January 26, 2025 SOLD OUT
Session from January 20 to February 9, 2025
Session from February 3 to February 23, 2025
Session from February 10 to March 2, 2025
Financing
Are you eligible for Vivéa? Find out more
Pedagogical costs covered for Vivea contributors or those in the process of setting up (PPP), subject to acceptance of the funding application by the Vivea application processing department.
Other possible funding sources: OPCO and FRANCE TRAVAIL (formerly Pôle Emploi).
They have taken our 'Create your own microfarm' course and give their opinions:
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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It is estimated at 34 hours, delivered in 3 parts over a 3-week period, at the end of which you will have full and unlimited access. This training is designed as a tool to be consulted before and during the season, throughout the years.
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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.