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More than 800 farmers receive certificates

───   SABRINA DEAN 18:32 Fri, 28 Aug 2015

More than 800 farmers receive certificates | News Article

Bloemfontein - Hundreds of farmers who participated in skills development training offered by the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) received their certification during an event at Glen Agricultural College on Friday, August 28.

During his speech, provincial agriculture MEC Mosebenzi Zwane told the audience that having a PhD does not necessarily make you special, saying those who believe themselves to be educated need to share their expertise with the nation:

'Mosebenzi Zwane'

One of the 855 newly certified farmers, Benedict Phepheng, says the training has made a huge difference to him and the other members of a cooperative involved in vegetable farming at Fauresmith:

'Benedict Phepheng - training'

The programme is run through the ARD’s Agricultural Skills Development Unit. Farmers completed training in various skills areas, some of which include farm management, dairy, pest control, basic pig rearing, beef production, ostrich production and more.

Phepheng says he regards the training as a huge success because of the manner in which it targets the youth, adding he is extremely excited to be receiving his certificate:

'Benedict Phepheng - butterflies'

 

Sabrina Dean/OFM News

 

 


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