At Foundations for Farming we are able to train a diverse range of subjects depending on your requirements. We can tailor-make trainings to suit climatic or regional conditions, crop varieties or people groups.

Our on-site trainings are at Clouds End where we have a model farm, classrooms, comfortable accommodation and other facilities. Our trainers also travel to the remotest areas of Zimbabwe and around the world to train communities.

Some of the Available Training
  • International In-depth training is a six-day program, in March and September. The week consists of site visits and in-depth training in the Foundations for Farming methodology to fully equip someone to return to their homeland, champion the Foundations for Farming cause, and become a trainer of trainers. Dates for the next International In-depth Training: 6th-13th of March 2026, with delegates arriving on the 5th of March and leaving on the 14th of March. (Cost: USD 500)

  • In March 2026, we will be hosting our 3-day annual conference (Champs Conference), arriving on 2nd March, 3,4&5 March conference, 6 March departure. (Cost $220)

  • For those who want to attend both: arrive on 2nd March, 3,4&5 March conference; 6-7 March village visit + leadership training; 6th-13th in-depth training; 14th March departure. (Cost for both is USD $800)

  • Introduction to Pfumvudza four-hour training instructs farmers on how to set, plant, and manage a Pfumvudza plot.

  • One day of infield Pfumvudza training.
  • Three-day advanced training on conservation agriculture for extension workers, Agritex officers, or farmers.
  • One-day vegetable, compost, and herb training (ideal for urban gardeners)
  • One day infield training on Conservation Agriculture farmers (for any field crop)
  • International in-depth training (see separate page) 1 - 6 September 2025.
  • Champs conference (see separate page) (dates 3,4 & 5 March 2026
  • African Financial Money Map (by Crown Ministries)
  • I Was Hungry: 2 weeks of training and yearlong mentoring (trained in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Malawi)
Other Topics which can be covered
  • Integrated pest management and pest control with home remedies  
  • Compost teas, liquid manures and comfrey teas    
  • Rotations and alternative crops    
  • Green manures and cover crops   
  • Open pollinated varieties    
  • Farm planning, field mapping and budgeting
  • Grain storage
  • Knapsack calibration and use
  • Pesticide risk reduction
  • Animal husbandry training focusing on layers, broilers and rabbits
  • Draught animal power in Conservation Agriculture

For more information contact: admin@foundationsforfarming.org

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