New roots in Amsterdam: a beginners guide to small-scale farming
This is a 6 part course that will happen in Amsterdam West, and is designed for those interested in learning how to approach and practice agroecological small scale farming. Over the course of 3 months, the participants will explore key topics such as design, soil health, crop rotation and care, permaculture and regenerative agriculture principles, organic pest management and farming within the community.
Practical, hands-on farming sessions at the PLUK Community Supported Agriculture farm will complement theory, allowing the participants to apply their knowledge in real-world farming scenarios. Ideal for beginners (who want to learn new skills for their own urban environment) or those who would like to become small-scale farmers, this course offers the tools and skills necessary to start and maintain resilient garden or farming systems.
🌱When: spring and Summer 2025: May-June-July (bi-monthly sessions)
🌶️ Where : at PLUK Community Supported Agriculture in Amsterdam West. Situated in the orchards of the Fruittuin van West
Cost : we applied social-solidarity principles to the course, which allows people with diverse income to join the lessons. Nonetheless, we advocate for a fair and just payment for the farmers giving the lessons, with the intention to achieve a decent salary
🥕Solidarity price (limited places): 400€
🥕Standard price for minimum wage kvk salary: 520€
🥕Suporter price: 600€
Express your interest and send a mail to gen@cityplot.org
Your teachers
EDUARD HERNANDEZ NUALART
Coming from a small-farm family background in the Catalan countryside, Edu studied Environmental Science in Barcelona and has been involved for a long time in community urban gardens and local activist grassroots movements. Edu moved to Amsterdam in 2017 and he has been working on different projects, for example at Greenpeace International and at the Knotwilg Organic Farm. Currently he combines the work at Pluk! with a part-time position at ASEED developing a coordination role campaigning against industrial agriculture.
GEN OSBORNE
After a long career in contemporary arts, Genevieve made the leap to join Cityplot’s Pluk! CSA farming team in 2022. Many years before, her search for better food production within Amsterdam was what led her to enroll in one of Ann Doherty’s inspiring urban growing workshops via Cityplot. Having a deeper understanding of the nourishing world at our feet fast became a passion, and after several years of involvement in local green projects she joined the Pluk! farming team. Gen currently combines working at Pluk! with regenerative farming studies, with a focus on no-dig farming.
CityPlot cancellation policy