Careers in Edible Horticulture Course

Wed Oct 08 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

The Environment Centre | Swansea

The Environment Centre
Publisher/HostThe Environment Centre
Careers in Edible Horticulture Course
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This course provides an inspiring taste of the practical work done by growers in local and alternative food systems.
About this Event

Have you been thinking about starting a career in Edible Horticulture? But unsure about where to begin? This course is for you.

Paul Jennings will be leading this course sharing the practical skills needed to have a successful career in Edible Horticulture. Paul has worked within the Edible Horticulture Sector for over thirty years. And has a great deal of experience setting up and working on Vegetable box schemes and Community Supported Agriculture.

Whilst the emphasis of the course is on practical skills, there will be an opportunity to hear about the background to and get some guidance on, the most common marketing models in horticulture as it relates to local food systems, in particular Community Supported Agriculture.

To give the best idea of the diversity of this sector, the course will take place at a number of different venues, highlighting the best local examples of edible horticulture and introducing participants to some of the most experienced local practitioners.

Course Price £20 for all 6 Sessions

This course will be taught over 6 Sessions on a Wednesday

8th October 2025

22nd October 2025

5th November 2025

19th November 2025

3rd December 2025

7th January 2026

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 22.38

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