10 New Online Learning Paths for Organic Farming Advisors

Course Categories and Topics:

1. Deepen your technical expertise
The technical Learning Paths focus on innovative farming practices and practical solutions in organic agriculture:

• Introduction to Organic Fruit Production

• Introduction to Organic Arable Farming

• Feeding of Organic Dairy Cows

• Introduction to Organic Viticulture

• Introduction to Outdoor Vegetable Production

2. Strengthen your advisory skills
Five further Learning Paths focus on advisory methods and professional development to help advisors support farmers effectively:

• Advisory–Farmer Relationships

• Innovation Support

• Knowledge Exchange

• Group Advisory

• Women in Agriculture

Development & Access

FiBL developed the overall concept of the Learning Paths and carried out their technical implementation, while project partners developed the content for their respective topics.

To access the Learning Paths, a one-time registration is required on the platform. This gives participants access to the courses as well as other online project activities and resources.

• Direct Access & Registration: OrganicAdviceNetwork Learning Paths

• Contact Persons:

  • Mia Schoeber (mia.schoeber@fibl.org)

  • Bernadette Oehen (bernadette.oehen@fibl.org)

10 New Online Learning Paths for Organic Farming Advisors: Now Available

As part of the EU-funded Horizon Europe project OrganicAdviceNetwork, which aims to strengthen organic advisory systems and build a strong network of organic advisors across Europe, new learning opportunities are now available for organic farming advisors looking to deepen their expertise and strengthen their advisory skills.

These self-directed learning modules are designed for advisors with a basic knowledge of organic agriculture who wish to expand their expertise in specific areas.

Flexible and Practice-Oriented Learning

The programme includes 10 Learning Paths, each requiring approximately 12 hours of learning. Every Learning Path combines reading materials, videos, and interactive activities to support engaging, practice-oriented learning. The modules can be completed online and individually at your own pace, allowing participants to adapt the learning experience to their own schedules while benefiting from collaborative exchange if desired.