


This is a 2 day course
Duration: 18 hours
Location: ForestFoods Limuru Farm
Dates: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of March 2025
Price: 275 USD per person - inclusive of 10am tea, lunch and 4pm tea as well as course materials
EARLY BIRD 20% DISCOUNT: Enjoy a 20% Discount when you sign up and pay before February 28th, 2025!
This advanced course builds on the foundations of syntropic agroforestry and regenerative soil management, focusing on the practical and theoretical aspects of managing maturing agroforestry systems, optimizing soil health, and integrating livestock into regenerative systems.
Participants will gain deeper insights into pruning strategies, plant physiology, soil nutrient cycling, and disease suppression, while engaging in hands-on fieldwork and
in-depth project feedback sessions.
This course is highly interactive, with a strong emphasis on real-world application and participant-driven case studies.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Gain an advanced understanding of successional agroforestry management
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Master pruning techniques for enhanced plant health and productivity
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Learn how to optimize soil health and nutrient cycling for disease prevention
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Understand plant pathology and how to enhance disease resistance naturally
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Develop strategies for integrating livestock into syntropic systems
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Analyze soil samples and interpret lab results for precision nutrient management
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Receive tailored feedback on their own farm projects & challenges
Who Should Attend?
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Farmers and landowners managing perennial or agroforestry systems
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Agronomists and regenerative agriculture practitioners
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Agroforestry consultants and farm designers
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Soil health specialists and environmental conservationists
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Policy makers and professionals in sustainable agriculture
Practical Information:
To ensure a seamless experience, participants are encouraged to bring the following:
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Rain boots and raincoats for potential rainy conditions.
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Sunscreen, a hat, gloves, and comfortable, protective clothing to guard against insect bites.
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Pruning shears and machetes (if available; otherwise, these tools will be provided).
Join us on this journey to master the essentials of regenerative agriculture and connect with the land in a meaningful and transformative way.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Participants are required to complete the ForestFoods Fundamentals or Introduction to Syntropic Agroforestry course before enrolling in advanced courses. Exceptions may be made for those with extensive experience in Syntropic Agroforestry, subject to approval. This policy ensures all participants have the foundational knowledge needed to fully benefit from the course and to maintain the pace and quality of learning for everyone. Advanced courses will not cover foundational topics.
Meet Your Instructors
You are in for a real treat with this unique opportunity! Meet our extraordinary experts—a powerhouse team hailing from Brazil and Kenya, masters of the craft with unparalleled knowledge and groundbreaking insights in Syntropic Agroforestry and botany. With a combined experience of over 30 years, they are the true gurus in this revolutionary field.

Chief Agroforester
Guilherme Sobral
Brazilian
A decade of experience in diverse Brazilian agroforestry systems and implementation of agroforestry systems into rural African communities.

CEO ForestFoods
Sven Verwiel
Kenyan/Dutch
10+ years experience in Regenerative Agriculture and
systems management

Compost & Soils Systems Developer
Mikie Barton
Kenyan/Scottish
8 years experience in Soil Systems management & Compost Management
Upcoming Courses
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