Are you aspiring grower, organic farming enthusisast or small enterpreneur who want a credible, hands-on start without months of trial-and-error?​
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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.
Choose channels and price with a simple P&L per bed.
Included
Expert knowledge in two-day English-delivered workshop on renowned organic farm.
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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.
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Learn from Zrno’s core teaching team. Visiting Masters join for selected showcases.
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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.
