Crash Course

An on-site learning journey to regenerative agriculture

What will this week look like?

We believe that the best way to learn about Regenerative Agriculture is not just by learning about a bunch of facts, but by truly experiencing with your own eyes, ears and nose what Regenerative Agriculture is and what it can do for you and the planet. We also believe that connecting with leading pioneers in the field makes a world of difference. That’s why we’ve designed this week for you to do precisely that.

What will I learn?

The mindset & principles of Regenerative Agriculture.
The problem: without course correction, what does the future of farming look like in a Mediterranean context?
Regenerative practices for improving soils, water management and biodiversity.
The process: going from conventional (organic) to regenerative.
The importance of Inspiration.
How to connect farms and businesses.
How to integrate regenerative practices in your own business.

Is this for me?

This program is accessible for anyone: whether you’re a beginning (conventional or organic) farmer , in the food business, or simply a food and earth lover.

If you’re already familiar with Regenerative Agriculture but feel the pieces haven’t quite come together yet, this 1-week experiential journey might be just for you.

Accommodation in Cehegin

During the week you will stay in our beautiful manor in Cehegin (30 min drive from the farm). This house has been in the family for over 500 years and shows the history of the territory and the farm over the years. Dinner is included on Sunday, Monday and Friday evening. The other evenings you are free to explore the town and taste some local foods.

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During this week you will:

Receive daily lectures, workshops and field training
Have 3 organic meals/day prepared by the local chef (except on thursday (own dinner)
Experience the farm of La Junquera
Have access to a bike during your stay
Get a gift bag home containing several products from the farm
Receive a certificate of completion

Program

Monday

Museumtour of the house in Cehegin
Dinner in Cehegin and getting to know each other

Tuesday

Introduction to regenerative agriculture & principles

Farm tour
What is regenerative agriculture
4 returns: combined zone, natural zone, economic zone
Practical activity

Wednesday

Introduction and deepening of knowledge on:

Soil health
Water management
Biodiversity
Practical activity

Thursday

Introduction to the combined zone and the natural zone
Understanding all regenerative practices on the farm and their economic impact
Practical farm activity

Friday

Introduction to the economic zone: regenerative businesses of La Junquera
Regenerative farming networks
Q&A with the farmers
Practical activity

Saturday

Final breakfast

Location

Murcia, Spain

Dates

13-18 May 2024 last two spots available

14-19 October 2024 Reserve your spot now!

For whom

Practitioners (in farming/business/NGO) with an interest in the principles, techniques and practices used in regenerative agriculture

Group size

10-18 people

Language

English

Prices

€1500,- p.p. (including shared room & bathroom)

€1700,- p.p. (including private room)

€2800,- for a couple (including private room & bathroom)

I want to SIgn up

Use the form below

yanniek@regeneration-academy.org

Conditions program

Testimonials

Arizona Muse

“There’s a whole world beneath our feet that must be understood and nurtured, because most of what we need in life comes from the soil, grown for us by farmers. When constantly faced with the looming effects of climate change it is the most refreshing feeling to meet people who are working towards the solution. And not only that, but also teaching others how they can help to heal the planet too. Here on @lajunquera farm at the @regenerationacademy, we spent a week learning about Regenerative Farming with our hands, ears, eyes and noses.”

Sofía and Pablo

In this course, we learned about the regenerative model, a model that proposes a paradigm shift in the current agricultural system and that involves the commitment and fight against the loss of biodiversity, climate change and desertification. Through small seminars, debates, and above all, visits to the field, one knows first-hand what day-to-day life is like in the field and how to make a living from the regenerative business.

The course is taught by professionals in the field, who are the living example of the wealth that is generated there. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to make a living from agriculture, for environmental researchers, or simply for curious people who want to rediscover nature

Finn Harries

“I spent an amazing week at the Regenerative Academy in Murcia, Spain to complete a crash course in regenerative agriculture.

This is part of my research for my masters degree at Cambridge University. I loved learning the basics of soil health, water capture, food harvesting and composting. 🌱

The course is run on a massive 1,100 hectare farm that used to practice traditional industrial agriculture but now is leading the way in regenerative practices in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss.”

Ruby & Christabel Reed

The @regenerationacademy at @lajunquera are experimenting with, engaging in and researching regenerative agriculture in their 1700 hectare farm. They are brave and immensely inspiring, working at scale in one of the most impoverished parts of Spain where the land is being desertification by the climate and by conventional agriculture, as well as by the people and communities that used to inhabit it. This incredible community is proving that it is possible, even if not straightforward or simple, to transition to agricultural practices that revitalise both the planet and people. Last week we learnt about the power of context, complexity, culture and community 🌞🌻🥬”

Nathalie Nahai

Where to start? I signed up for the Regeneration Academy's one-week crash course, with the intention of gaining some practical knowledge and hands-on experience of what regenerative agriculture is, and how it can be used to restore ecosystems and food networks. In reality, it turned out to be so much more than this - it was one of the most transformative, memorable and joyful courses I've attended. The team was generous, open-hearted and welcoming, the food was a delight, and we came away feeling emboldened and optimistic as to the futures we can create when we work together towards a common goal. It was an extraordinary experience, and one which I can't recommend highly enough.

““Regenerative organic agriculture improves the resources it uses, rather than destroying or depleting them. It is a holistic systems approach to agriculture that encourages continual on- farm innovation for environmental, social, economic and spiritual wellbeing.””

— Rodale Institute