South Yeo Farm West

02/09/2026

SHEEP FOR BEGINNERS. Our intensive 2 day course is perfect for beginners, for those who have had sheep for a while but want to know more, those who want them as pets and those who want to be more self-sufficient, or keep sheep commercially. Couple of spaces o 3 & 4 October, and lots of dates in 2027. https://smallholdertraining.co.uk/sheep-for-beginners/

26/08/2026

If you're coming to the end of your summer hols and wondering if you could really make a change from the 9-5 (RIP the wonderful Dolly Parton) and become mores sustainable and grow/rear at least a quantity of your own food, our 2 day INTRODUCTION TO SMALLHOLDING would be just the thing to set you on the right path. We have spaces on the 19 & 20 September. Details https://smallholdertraining.co.uk/introduction-to-smallholding/

13/08/2026

Thinking about planting an orchard or turning your fruit into juice, cider and cider vinegar? There are still places available on our very practical hands on Apple & Cider day on Saturday 26 September. You'll go home with juice, info and inspiration!

Apple & Cider one day course covering the whole life-cycle of an orchard as well as harvesting your produce, cider making, apple juice. Based in Devon.

03/08/2026

Last Introduction to Smallholding course of the year is 19 & 20 September https://smallholdertraining.co.uk/introduction-to-smallholding/

17/07/2026

Yesterday I sold the very last copy of my stock of The Complete Guide to Smallholding book which contains masses about keeping and caring for sheep, perfect for pet and new keepers and those who've had them for a while. Luckily, when I came home from an afternoon out, a nice big box of more copies had arrived from the distributors, so I'm ready to post out more. At £20 RRP I sell direct from the farm for £18.50 + postage.

The Complete Guide to Smallholding is filled with all the information that every budding smallholder needs. A big format 208 page paperback with over 400 illustrations.

19/06/2026

Using this summer to contemplate a future life in smallholding? Read one (or all!) of my books this summer to get you on the right path sooner rather than later.
The Complete Guide to Smallholding £18.50
Keeping Ducks and Geese £17.50
Keeping Goats £18.50
plus postage.
You can get from any book store or online, but if you buy direct from the author I'll happily sign it if you like and you'll make me very happy.
https://smallholdertraining.co.uk/recommended-books/

13/06/2026

INTRODUCTION to SMALLHOLDING. Our next popular 2 day smallholding course is 19 & 20 October. We've been running it for 17 years (can't believe I'm saying that!) and thousands of you have joined us and subsequently got going with your smallholding life. Run by Debbie Kingsley, the author of The Complete Guide to Smallholding, a copy of which is included in the info pack you get to take away, and husband Andrew Hubbard, you'll go away fired up with info, inspiration, and good food. Details and booking form on our website: https://smallholdertraining.co.uk/introduction-to-smallholding/

04/06/2026

When that rain finally stops falling it will be time to sit under a parasol and do a bit of reading, no?
The Complete Guide to Smallholding £18.50
Keeping Goats £18.50
Keeping Ducks & Geese £17.50
plus £3.35 UK p&p for up to 2 books
https://smallholdertraining.co.uk/recommended-books/

04/05/2026

Want to keep pigs? Join our next Pigs for Beginners day Saturday 6 June.

This one day course covers choosing and bringing your first pigs home, the daily routine and less regular tasks, essential equipment, fencing and housing, the implications and realities of breeding. Handling and moving your pigs, feeding, the healthy pig, ear tagging, all the legal requirements, rec...

03/05/2026

As always, so much fun delivering our two day Introduction to Smallholding weekend, with 12 very happy participants. Next date 20/21 June - come & join in. https://smallholdertraining.co.uk/introduction-to-smallholding/