The Apricot Centre in Totnes is a leading provider of agroecology education - from short courses to year long-diplomas. Recruitment is now open for their year-long diplomas that include practical and theoretical learning that can help you shape a fairer food system.
Course: Level 4 Diploma in Regenerative Land-Based Systems: Agroecology
When: January - December 2027
Where: Apricot Centre CIC, Huxhams Cross Farm, Dartington, Devon
Cost: FREE for participants
Certified by Crossfields, the Level 4 Yearlong Diploma Is for those already working in land-based practices who would like to move into regenerative farming or expand their current workflows. A fantastic opportunity to study regenerative food and detailed growing and farming systems, including an in depth study of cropping and livestock systems and holistic grazing or agroforestry systems. The course can also kickstart your journey on the Permaculture Diploma, with the opportunity to potentially achieve a good amount of the work required for this qualification. Hosted by a range of experienced and actively farming tutors, alongside numerous visits that support your learning.
Application deadline: 30th September 2026
More info: https://www.apricotcentre.co.uk/level4-diploma-regenerative-landbased-systems
Course: Level 3 Diploma with Work Experience in Regenerative Land-Based Systems: Agroecological Food & Farming
When: January - December 2027
Where: Apricot Centre CIC, Huxhams Cross Farm, Dartington, Devon
Cost: FREE for participants
Certified by Crossfields, the Level 3 Yearlong Diploma in Regenerative Land-Based Systems: Agroecology aims to help people transition into, or upgrade their skills in, the world of agroecological, organic and regenerative farming methods. The programme runs from January to December for 2 days a week (1 day on a work experience placement farm and 1 day academic learning at the Apricot Centre). The traineeship offers an authentic opportunity to experience working on a farm, in a woodland, or with a food producer alongside a free level 3 qualification in Regenerative Land Based Systems as well as a Permaculture Design Certificate.
Application deadline: 30th September 2026
More info: https://www.apricotcentre.co.uk/level3-diploma-regenerative-landbased-systems
The Apricot Centre also offer a Permaculture Design Course, which is a part-time, non-residential course delivered over 6 weekends making it perfect for those wishing to study whilst working or who have other commitments. Delivered at Huxhams Cross Farm in Devon which has organic and biodynamic status; the farm is a demonstration permaculture site and a rare example of farm-scale permaculture in action.
Using creative and practical teaching methods students will develop and experience the principles and practices of permaculture design, with emphasis on guiding them to design in groups and individually with support from tutors. This structure equips learners with the skills to go on to design and implement their own larger farms, smallholding, community gardens, or even your back garden.
The course runs from February to July 2027 and can be booked via Eventbrite.
For more information on these courses visit the Apricot Centre website.
