Are you an aspiring grower, organic farming enthusiast or a small entrepreneur who wants a credible, hands-on start without months of trial-and-error?
Learn the essentials of market gardening — from soil to sales — in two focused days on Croatia’s pioneering organic farm.
Schedule at a glance
Day
1
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Welcome
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Biointensive Microfarm
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Site & Design
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Crop Planning
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Starting Seeds
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Soil & Planting
Day
2
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Recap
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Weeding
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Crop Protection
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Season Extension
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Harvest & Conditioning
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Selling & Commercial
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Closing words.
What you'll learn
Assess soil texture and field conditions.
Plan beds, rotations, and successions.
Start seeds, label, harden off, and transplant efficiently.
Weed using timing and tool choice for throughput.
Protect crops with scouting, netting, and biocontrol basics.
Extend the season with simple structures and routines.
Harvest, wash, cool, and pack to standard.
Choose channels and price with a simple P&L per bed.
Included
Expert knowledge in two-day English-delivered workshop on renowned organic farm.
Every ticket includes:
MGI's Market Gardening & Organic Farming for Begginers online course
Hands-on workshop stations
Plant based lunches and refresments by Zrno bio-bistro
Digital handouts and certificate
Instructors
Zrno Organic Farm, the oldest certified organic farm in Croatia, has earned national and international recognition, including the EU Organic Awards 2022 for Best Organic Farmer and the 2023 Best Organic Farmer in Croatia, awarded to David Pejić, Zrno’s lead grower.
Learn from Zrno’s core teaching team. Guest instructors will join for selected showcases.
Program Director & Lead Instructor
David Pejić
CEO of Biovega Group and the face of Zrno organic farm. Awarded for his efforts and dedication to organic farming - Best Young Organic Farmer in the EU (2022) and Best Young Farmer in Croatia (2023) — recognition for the work, systems and standards developed right here at our farm.
Teaches soil-to-sales systems and microfarm operations.
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Field Instructor
Ksenija Piršljin
Leading agronomist at Zrno organic farm, deep into every step in Zrno's agricultural activities. Ksenija's special focus is on overseeing field operations - from bed prep and transplanting to crop protection and postharvest standards.
Guest Instructor
Hrvoje Bota
Architect, permaculture designer, and founder of Održivo d.o.o. in Split. Brings together sustainable architecture, holistic planning, horticultural design, and regenerative growing systems. Deeply committed to developing regenerative ecosystems and resilient, self-sustaining communities in both urban and rural settings.
Guest Instructor
Bruno Motik
Permaculture designer, educator, innovator, and one of the pioneers of regenerative agriculture in Croatia. He co-founded Reciklirano imanje (ZMAG) and leads Green Tools TECH, developing accessible tools for regenerative farmers. Connects ecological thinking, practical farming, and community resilience.
FAQ
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Prerequisites? None required; basic garden experience helps.
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Language? English delivery; consecutive HR translation during demos.
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Capacity? Maximum 24 participants.
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What to bring? Sturdy shoes, outdoor clothing, hat, water bottle.
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Weather plan? Greenhouse/classroom alternatives if needed.
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Certificate? Yes — issued by Makronova, co-branded with MGI.
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Accommodation? Budget options nearby the farm
Zrno organic farm & Makronova Institute
We are a Croatia based, organic food and sustainable lifestyle business ecosystem providing products and services throughout the supply chain: farming, production, distribution, retail, publishing, education and community building. Makronova runs education in healthy living and ecology. Zrno operates Croatia’s pioneering certified organic farm and bistro.
