Regenerative Farming Blueprint
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Regenerative Farming Blueprint
NZ$1,400.00
NZ$700.00
Course Overview The Regenerative Farming Blueprint is designed for farmers passionate about creating resilient, productive, and sustainable farming systems. This course provides practical tools and cutting-edge ecological design principles to help you future-proof your farm while tackling New Zealand’s unique environmental challenges. Whether you're managing a small lifestyle block or a large-scale commercial farm, this course will empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in harmony with nature. Why Enrol in the Regenerative Farming Blueprint?
Course Structure This fully online course is designed to fit around your busy schedule, with self-paced modules and interactive monthly Zoom sessions.
What You'll Learn The Regenerative Farming Blueprint equips you with practical, actionable knowledge, including:
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Who Should Enrol? The Regenerative Farming Blueprint is perfect for:
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Regenerative Farming Blueprint Course Outline
The Regenerative Farming Blueprint is a comprehensive course designed for farmers, agricultural business owners, and sustainability enthusiasts seeking to transform their operations through regenerative farming practices. This course provides participants with both the theoretical knowledge and practical tools needed to build resilient, productive farms that work in harmony with natural ecosystems. Spanning ten months, the course focuses on key areas such as soil health, water management, biodiversity, and climate resilience, all tailored to New Zealand's agricultural environment.
Compulsory Modules
The compulsory modules form the foundation of the Regenerative Farming Blueprint course, providing participants with essential knowledge and practical skills for sustainable farming. Each module is carefully structured with clear objectives and tasks, combining theoretical concepts with hands-on applications. Participants engage in activities such as site analysis, water management planning, biodiversity integration, and regenerative business strategy development. Modules are delivered online with monthly live Zoom sessions for discussions and Q&A, ensuring a collaborative learning environment. Assignments from each module contribute to the Final Design Portfolio, enabling participants to progressively build a comprehensive plan tailored to their farming context.
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The Design Principles module introduces participants to systems-thinking, enabling them to view their farm as an interconnected ecosystem. It focuses on integrating key elements like soil, water, plants, and livestock into a cohesive and sustainable design. Guided by the ethical principles of Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share, this module equips learners with the tools to create balanced, regenerative farm systems that promote ecological health, enhance productivity, and align with sustainable farming practices.
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The Pattern Understanding module explores how regenerative farming aligns with natural patterns and ecological succession to restore soil health, promote biodiversity, and build long-term resilience. Participants will learn to observe and harness nature’s inherent designs, such as the progression of plant succession, water flow, and energy cycles, to create systems that mimic thriving ecosystems. This module highlights practical applications, teaching participants how to integrate these patterns into farm planning and operations to enhance productivity, sustainability, and ecological harmony.
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The Site Analysis module equips participants with the skills to conduct detailed evaluations of their land by observing key environmental factors such as wind, water, and sun patterns. Through tools like PESTEL analysis, participants will learn to identify opportunities and challenges, ensuring their farm design is both sustainable and compliant with New Zealand regulations. This foundational knowledge allows for informed decisions that optimise land use and support long-term resilience.
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The Topography module teaches participants how to analyse and leverage natural land contours to create more efficient and sustainable farm designs. Participants will explore techniques to improve water retention, prevent soil erosion, and optimise crop and infrastructure placement by understanding slope, aspect, and elevation. Modern tools, including Vectorworks digital farm mapping software, GIS technologies, and drones, will be introduced, providing participants with advanced capabilities for precise planning and design. Through this module, learners will gain practical skills to maximise land productivity while enhancing environmental resilience, supporting both ecological health and long-term farm viability.
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The Understanding Climate module provides an in-depth exploration of New Zealand's varied climate zones, equipping participants with the tools to identify and manage microclimates for optimal farm productivity. By analysing local weather patterns and environmental factors, participants will learn to design farm systems that are resilient to climate variability and extreme weather events, such as droughts and storms. This module covers techniques such as windbreaks, shelterbelt planting, and seasonal planning to enhance crop and livestock performance while ensuring long-term sustainability in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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The Soil Health module delves into the fundamentals of soil composition, exploring the physical, chemical, and biological properties that make soil the foundation of productive farming. Participants will learn regenerative practices such as no-till farming, composting, and biochar application to enhance soil fertility, structure, and resilience. This module emphasises sustainable methods to build organic matter, support beneficial microbial activity, and improve water retention, ensuring long-term productivity and ecosystem health while reducing reliance on chemical inputs.
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The Farm Biodiversity module focuses on strengthening farm resilience by integrating biodiversity into agricultural systems. Participants will explore practices like agroforestry and regenerative grazing to create ecosystems that support native species, enhance pollination, and naturally manage pests. This module highlights the role of diverse plant and animal species in reducing chemical inputs, improving soil health, and fostering ecological balance. By incorporating native vegetation and designing wildlife-friendly habitats, participants will learn to create sustainable farms that are both productive and ecologically vibrant.
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The Water Quality module equips participants with practical water management techniques to enhance farm sustainability. Participants will learn strategies such as rainwater harvesting, swales, and keyline design to optimise water retention, reduce erosion, and improve soil fertility. This module emphasises creating efficient water systems that align with New Zealand’s freshwater regulations, ensuring clean waterways and supporting healthy ecosystems. By integrating these techniques, participants will develop resilient farming systems that conserve water and promote long-term productivity.
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The Building Community module focuses on fostering resilient, self-sufficient communities through inclusive governance models and sustainable resource management strategies. Participants will explore frameworks for decision-making, such as consensus-based governance, alongside practical methods like rainwater harvesting and renewable energy systems. The module also delves into building local economic systems and sharing economies, including community-supported agriculture and resource-sharing initiatives. Emphasizing collaboration within the farming community, this module equips participants with tools to strengthen social cohesion, promote sustainability, and enhance collective resilience.
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The Creative Agent module empowers participants to align their personal strengths and values with regenerative farming goals. Through tools like CliftonStrengths and strategic planning exercises, participants will identify their unique capabilities to drive innovation and resilience on their farms. This module explores strategies for diversifying income streams, adopting sustainable practices, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI to optimise operations. By integrating personal vision with practical techniques, participants will build productive, sustainable farm systems that reflect their goals and adapt to changing market and environmental conditions.
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The Market Opportunities module equips participants to identify and leverage emerging trends in organic and sustainable markets. This module explores diversification strategies, such as integrating value-added products or agroforestry, to create multiple income streams and enhance financial resilience. Participants will also learn the fundamentals of strategic financial management, including budgeting, market analysis, and identifying funding opportunities, to ensure both economic viability and environmental sustainability. By aligning farm practices with market demands, participants will be prepared to build resilient and profitable farming systems.
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Optional Modules
The optional modules in the Regenerative Farming Blueprint course allow participants to tailor their learning to specific interests or challenges relevant to their farming goals. These modules delve deeper into specialised topics, such as aquaponics, eco-home design, or advanced market strategies, providing flexibility for participants to explore areas that align with their aspirations or unique farming contexts. While not required to complete the course, optional modules enhance the core learning by offering additional insights and practical tools. Participants can choose from a curated list of topics, with assignments designed to integrate seamlessly into their Final Design Portfolio, further enriching their overall farm design and strategy.
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The Annual Garden module focuses on regenerative gardening techniques that foster biodiversity and sustainability. Participants will explore methods such as companion planting, which pairs plants to support growth and deter pests, and no-dig gardening, which preserves soil health and promotes microbial activity. The module also highlights the integration of native plants to create resilient, self-sustaining garden ecosystems. By applying these techniques, participants will learn how to cultivate productive gardens that enhance ecological balance and reduce reliance on external inputs.
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The Permaculture Orchard module guides participants in designing resilient orchard systems that mimic natural ecosystems. By incorporating diverse plant species, companion planting, and natural pest control strategies, participants will learn to create orchards that promote biodiversity, improve soil health, and reduce reliance on chemical inputs. The module emphasises techniques such as layering plants, integrating nitrogen-fixing species, and using flowering plants to attract beneficial insects, ensuring long-term productivity and ecological balance. This approach supports sustainable, low-maintenance orchards tailored to both small-scale and commercial operations.
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The Pasture Systems module focuses on holistic grazing and silvopasture techniques to enhance soil health, biodiversity, and productivity in grazing environments. Participants will learn how rotational and mob grazing strategies mimic natural grazing patterns, allowing pastures to recover, improve soil structure, and increase water retention. The module also introduces silvopasture, integrating trees into grazing systems to provide shade, enrich the soil, and support wildlife. These practices not only boost farm productivity but also contribute to long-term ecological resilience and sustainability, aligning grazing operations with regenerative farming principles.
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The Aquaponics module explores aquaponics as an innovative regenerative system that integrates fish farming and plant cultivation into a closed-loop ecosystem. Participants will delve into the principles of ecological synergy, where fish waste provides essential nutrients for plants, and plants naturally filter the water to sustain fish health. The module covers system design, water quality management, and selecting compatible fish and plant species. Through practical case studies, participants will learn to create efficient, sustainable food production systems that reduce water use, eliminate chemical inputs, and support environmental resilience.
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Outcomes
Participants will complete a Final Design Portfolio, integrating design tasks from the core modules into a comprehensive outcome. This portfolio demonstrates their ability to apply regenerative farming strategies, including a detailed Freshwater Farm Plan, a Permaculture-Inspired Regenerative Design, and a Regenerative Business Strategy with Carbon Budgeting. It showcases their readiness to implement sustainable, resilient, and productive farming practices while meeting environmental and economic goals.
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Participants will create a comprehensive Freshwater Farm Plan that aligns with New Zealand’s freshwater regulations and promotes sustainable water management. The plan will focus on water conservation through rainwater harvesting, efficient irrigation, and recycling, alongside erosion control measures such as riparian planting, contour farming, and cover crops. It will also prioritise ecosystem restoration by incorporating wetland rehabilitation, native vegetation, and biodiversity enhancement, ensuring improved water quality, soil stability, and regulatory compliance.
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Participants will develop a Permaculture-Inspired Regenerative Design plan that integrates ecological principles with practical farming techniques to create a resilient and self-sustaining farm system. The design will optimise natural resources such as soil, water, and biodiversity, minimising reliance on external inputs. Whether for a self-sufficient lifestyle block or a commercially viable enterprise, this approach promotes sustainability and profitability through regenerative practices like agroforestry, holistic grazing, and natural water management systems, while maintaining ecological balance.
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Participants will develop a Regenerative Business Strategy and Carbon Budget that combines sustainable farming practices with carbon accounting. This will include calculating the farm’s carbon footprint, implementing strategies to reduce emissions, and exploring opportunities in carbon markets, such as New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The plan will focus on achieving a balance between ecological sustainability and financial viability.
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