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This course is aimed at those who wish to understand what is involved in setting up and maintaining a smallholding in France.  We cover a wide range of subjects that will ensure that you can make a more informed opinion of whether a particular smallholding you have in mind will suit your needs and what equipment you will require to help you set up and then maintain the smallholding.  You will also get a better understanding of the day to day costs involved with various aspects of running a smallholding. Our smallholding course is bespoke by design and we will confirm with you beforehand what it is you wish to achieve with your smallholding so we can will focus on the areas you actually want covered and that will benefit you most, i.e. you gain no benefit if we spend time talking to you about erecting stock fencing for sheep if you intend keeping horses and want to erect electric fencing etc.  likewise there is no point discussing lambing if you just want to keep chickens….. The subjects on this course are discussed in depth but this is not a hands on course where we actually erect fences or drive tractors etc During the course these are some of the general areas that we cover: Fencing: layout considerations, types , fencing equipment, electric fencing, costs • Gates: types, installation, considerations, costs • Tractors and Attachments: Compact/Micro tractors, benefits, limitations, safety, maintenance, costs, laws in France • Stabling/animal housing: Design, maintenance, pros and cons of different construction methods, adapting existing buildings, costs. • Pasture maintenance and management, costs • Essential vs nice to have equipment, costs • Insurance considerations in France, costs • The changing seasons and forward planning The typical day will be: 0830 Tea/Coffee & Welcome 0900 Commence 1200 Lunch 1330 Commence 1730 Finish & Q&A Price : The cost of the 1 day course is €130 Per Person (approx £100*)  which also includes lunch and non alcoholic refreshments throughout the day (Teas,Coffee, Juice, Water etc). * Depending on the exchange rate at the time of payment For more information about any of our smallholding courses or to make a booking, please just telephone or send us an e-mail. Payment A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your course.  All outstanding monies are to be paid by cash on arrival at the farm.  Both Sterling or Euros are accepted. Sorry but we do not accept card payments. Refunds A full refund will be made if you provide us with notification to cancel your course via e-mail at least 30 days in advance of the course commencement date. A full refund of your deposit will be made if we have to cancel your course.  Thank you for visiting our web site, we hope you enjoy and benefit from the information and pictures provided for your pleasure.