low cost training for the expanding organic sector
Welcome to the website of the National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS). We provide high quality, low cost training for the expanding organic sector throughout the Republic of Ireland. for 2010-2011, NOTS will be providing a range of courses throughout the country.
The NOTS training programme is available to farmers, growers, processors, food businesses, and consultants working in the organic food sector. New entrants and commercial producers interested in developing their enterprise into an organic business are also eligible.
In addition to training, we are keen to facilitate organic producers and processors into networks that can address issues and opportunities for the sector. Events such as farm walks and local group meetings will be held nationwide.
We are managed through a steering group which has representation from Western Organic Network, and organic certification bodies IOFGA and Organic Trust. NOTS is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of SKillnets Ltd, funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Upcoming Courses
Cheese Making
A two day practical course in all aspects of organic cheesemaking with recipes for cheeses and tasting session. ... more info
Introduction to Organic Farming (CD ROM)
Theory based course on organic farming using a learning CD and involving course work. The course is certified by Scottish ... more info
Conversion to Organic Farming
The one day course will provide participants an introduction to what is involved in converting a livestock / cereal farm from conventional ... more info
News and Events
04/09/2009
Organic Week Events
Leitrim Organic Farmers Co Op organising 2 organic week events.
05/08/2009
OGI Farm Walk Wed 19th Aug
The next OGI Farm Walk will take place on the farm of Dirk and Hella Flake near Kinvara in Co Galway from 6-8pm see below for full details of farm enterprise and directions.
Contact Us
National Organic Training Skillnet
The Enterprise Centre,
Hill Road,
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
Tel: 071 96 40688
Fax: 071 96 40869
Email: info@nots.ie