Rural Skills Training Day

Date: December 6, 2025
Location: Groupement d’Employeurs Le Nard premises

Event Description:

The Rural Skills Training Day is a free educational event aimed at enhancing the practical and technical skills of both aspiring agricultural workers and experienced farmers. The goal of the event is to provide attendees with an immersive learning experience that covers a range of essential rural and farm-related skills, combining theory with hands-on practice.

The event opens at 9:00 a.m. with a welcome session where attendees are introduced to the day’s schedule, instructors, and safety protocols. The morning lecture focuses on farm management strategies, including efficient scheduling, workforce planning, and resource allocation. Participants gain insight into how proper management increases productivity, reduces labor costs, and supports sustainable practices. This session also highlights legal compliance, safety measures, and the benefits of centralized employment systems for farmers.

From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., participants are divided into small groups for interactive workshops covering topics such as soil health, crop rotation, irrigation techniques, and pest management. Attendees have the opportunity to examine soil samples, practice planting and transplanting methods, and observe techniques for maintaining optimal soil fertility. Experts provide step-by-step guidance and answer individual questions, ensuring participants gain a clear understanding of the processes.

A networking lunch takes place from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., featuring locally sourced products and an informal discussion with instructors and community members. After lunch, the afternoon session from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. focuses on equipment handling and maintenance. Attendees learn how to operate basic farm machinery safely, perform routine maintenance, and select appropriate tools for different agricultural tasks. Special emphasis is placed on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

The final segment, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., is a practical demonstration of cooperative workforce management. Attendees explore how shared labor resources, like those offered by Groupement d’Employeurs Le Nard, can optimize farm operations. Case studies are presented to illustrate how collaboration among multiple farms improves productivity, reduces risk, and stabilizes rural employment.

By the end of the day, participants leave with new practical skills, deeper knowledge of rural operations, and a stronger understanding of how collaboration and shared resources can benefit both individual farms and the broader agricultural community. This event is ideal for anyone interested in hands-on rural training and sustainable agricultural practices.