The Creative Farmer Course - Tutors and Trainers

The Creative Farmer Course, run by Trebatu and its network, is a 10-month programme (March–December 2021) designed to prepare participants for setting up a farm in the Basque Country, comprising 900 hours of hands-on training across 1 to 4 farms (a minimum of 6 weeks per farm). It includes 10 days of group training delivered by AFOG, 5 days of bespoke technical training, and support from a mentor and a supervisor. Open to 12 selected candidates, it is funded by the ESF and Trebatu. Trainees retain their entitlement to the ARE allowance, and trainers are remunerated.