Question 1

Is the cost of lunch included, or extra?

Accepted Answer

Lunch will be provided and is included in the ticket price paid at the time of booking. Please submit any dietary requirements when booking your ticket.

Question 2

Do I have to be a farmer, or employed in agriculture, to attend?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not! We welcome anyone with an interest in the topic to attend.

Question 3

Can I bring my dogs?

Accepted Answer

Please do not bring dogs to the event as they may disrupt the training or day-to-day operations on-farm. Dogs will not be permitted during the farm walk, or in the indoor spaces, and we do not permit dogs to be left unattended in vehicles during training events.

Question 4

What do I need to bring?

Accepted Answer

Appropriate waterproof clothing. Wellies, lace-up boots or strong shoes. You will be asked to disinfect your footwear on arrival. Please bring sunhat, sun cream and a water bottle in preparation for hot weather. Please bring separate footwear for use in the indoor area.

Question 5

Accessibility?

Accepted Answer

We will take every measure to ensure the session is designed so as not prevent anyone with accessibility challenges from attending. Please get in touch ahead of booking if you have any concerns about accessibility that may affect your ability to take part in the training.

Question 6

Does this training lead to any kind of qualification?

Accepted Answer

No. Completing this training session does not provide any formally recognised qualification. We can generate certificates of attendance upon request.

Question 7

Is public transport available to get to the venue?

Accepted Answer

In the event no public transport is available we will do our best to arrange a lift from another attendee.

Question 8

Is financial assistance available for this course?

Accepted Answer

For information on financial assistance including grants available please find this training course on SkillHub.scot

Skills Development Programme 2025: Soil Biology and Functionality