This autumn, Teagasc is rolling out its Farm Business Options Training Programme across the country, offering farmers and farm family members the chance to diversify their enterprises and explore new business opportunities. The programme is delivered in collaboration with Local Enterprise Offices, providing accessible, locally relevant training throughout the autumn months.
Attendance is free, but spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.
Workshop Details
Cork West
Wednesday, 29 October and 5 November
Options course in Castletownbere, Cork West.
Contact Seamus Lordan on seamus.lordan@teagasc.ie to register your interest or to find out more
Mayo
Tuesday, 4 & Wednesday, 5 November
Two-day Artisan Food & Farm Diversification Training at The National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
Contact Anne O’Malley on anne.omalley@teagasc.ie to register your interest or to find out more
Kildare
Thursday, 6 & Friday, 7 November
Producing Food on the Farm and Tourism Opportunities in Rural Areas at Naas, Co. Kildare.
Contact Bernard Doorley on bernard.doorley@teagasc.ie to register your interest or to find out more
Wexford
Tuesday, 11 November
Course at the Teagasc advisory office, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Contact Catherine Colfer on catherine.colfer@teagasc.ie to register your interest or to find out more
Galway
Tuesday, 18 & Wednesday, 19 November
Two-day Artisan Food & Farm Diversification Training at Teagasc, Mellows Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway.
Contact Eimear Hughes on eimear.hughes@teagasc.ie for more information or to register your interest
Limerick
Tuesday, 18 & 25 and Thursday, 20 & 27 November
Options courses in Limerick at the Limerick Local Enterprise Office
Contact Padraig Fitzgerald on padraig.fitzgerald@teagasc.ie for more information or to register your interest
Waterford/Kilkenny
Tuesday, 18 November | 8pm
Waterford/Kilkenny Autumn Webinar – Grow Additional Farm Income & Planning & Funding
Find out more here
Carlow
Wednesday, 19 November
Options Course at Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow
Contact Catherine Colfer on catherine.colfer@teagasc.ie to register your interest or to find out more
Roscommon
Tuesday, 25 & Wednesday, 26 November
Options course in Roscommon
Contact Alan O’Brien on alan.obrien@teagasc.ie for more information or to register your interest
Meath
Tuesday, 25 & Thursday, 27 November and Tuesday, 2 & Thursday, 4 December
Options course at the Teagasc office, Kells Road, Navan, Co. Meath
Contact Colm Barry colm.barry@teagasc.ie or Peter Doolan peter.doolan@teagasc.ie for more information or to register your interest
Wicklow
Tuesday, 25 November
Course at the Teagasc office, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow
Contact Catherine Colfer on catherine.colfer@teagasc.ie to register your interest or to find out more
Cavan
Wednesday, 26 & Thursday, 27 November
Options course in the Annalee room, Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co. Cavan
Contact John Conway on john.conway@teagasc.ie for more information or to register your interest
Tipperary
Tuesday, 25 November & 2 December
Options events at the Teagasc office in Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Contact Sean Cooney on sean.cooney@teagasc.ie for more information or to register your interest
Cork East
Tuesday, 9 & Thursday, 11 December
Options course in Midleton, Co. Cork
Contact Michael Bourke michael.bourke@teagasc.ie or Eimear Connery eimear.connery@teagasc.ie for more information or to register your interest