Workshops

Expected Timeframe: Approximately a 3 hour session

What will you be doing? During the workshop, the technical team will run through the carbon calculator tool in a step-by-step manner, and the audience will be guided through the process and will input their data into the offline data capture tool. Provided the necessary data is brought to the workshop, the carbon footprint can be completed during the 3 hour session and the results will be generated shortly thereafter.

What to bring to the workshop? Your data, your laptop (with power cables & extension leads) and a fresh mind! Full data requirements will be outlined in the guidance material that will be sent through to confirmed attendees. It is advisable that the necessary data is gathered beforehand and brought to the workshop.

Cost: The workshop will be presented at a subsidised fee of R920 per person. Please use our on-line booking and payment system. If you have any difficulties in using the system, please to not hesitate to contact Anel Blignaut on anel@bluenorth.co.za. It is required that payment be made prior to the start of the workshop.

Outcome to be achieved: The audience will have the required tools to complete their carbon footprint for the year, the results of which can be used for marketing and/or management requirements. The CCC team will gain access to a data set that is accurate and representative of the industry, to be used as part of the industry benchmarking analysis. The identity of any individual’s data will remain confidential.

There are also specifically targeted carbon footprint workshops available which offer detailed technical training on the details of the carbon footprint tool, data collection process and common questions. 

Targeted audience: Individuals within export companies, Department of Agriculture extension officers, industry association technicals staff or interns/students who will be able to assist the growers within their region with the details of the CCC tool.  You are required to be committed to service your organization, grower base or supply chain and have your name and contact details placed on the CCC website as a resource for your organisation and/or supply-chain.

What will you be doing? During the workshop, the technical team will run through the carbon calculator tool in a step-by-step manner, and the audience will be guided through the process.   You will be required to complete a competency test and after the correct completion of the test you will receive a competency certificate. Support will be provided during and after the workshop with the completion of the test.

What to bring to the workshop? Your data, your laptop (with power cables & extension leads) and a fresh mind!

Time: full day training

Cost: The workshop will be presented at a fee of R1725 per person. Please book and pay for the workshop through our on-line facility. Should you have any difficulties with the booking and payment, please contact Anel Blignaut at anel@bluenorth.co.za.  It is required that payment be made prior to the start of the workshop.

Outcome: CCC accredited trainer certificate as well as a resource base within the industry.

The EMERGING FARMER TRAINING SESSIONS offer technical training in the use of the carbon footprint calculator, specifically tailored for emerging farmers.

Target audience: interested members from small scale farming operations or developing agricultural companies.

Time: three hour session

What will you be doing? During the workshop, the technical team will run through the carbon calculator tool in a step-by-step manner, and the audience will be guided through the process and will input their data into carbon calculator tool.

What to bring to the workshop? Your data, your laptop (with power cables & extension leads) and a fresh mind! Full data requirements will be outlined in the guidance material that will be sent through to confirmed attendees. It is advisable that the necessary data is gathered beforehand and brought to the workshop.

Cost: These workshops are fully subsidized by industry and the Western Cape Department of Agriculture.

Outcome to be achieved:The audience will have the required tools to complete their carbon footprint for the year, the results of which can be used for marketing and/or management requirements. The CCC team will gain access to a data set that is accurate and representative of the industry, to be used as part of the industry benchmarking analysis. The identity of any individual’s data will remain confidential.

Dates and venues: To be decided, but please indicate already now if you are interested so that we may list your contact details.  Please send names and contact details of interested emerging farmers to Anél Blignaut.

If you are interested in an improved understanding of your carbon footprint report and to plan the next steps to reduce your carbon emissions, then this workshop is for you.  Please contact us on support@bluenorth.co.za if you require more information.

We are very excited to host the first CCC online workshops during 2020!  These workshops are under development and we are planning to host them free of charge during April and May 2020.  Please do look out for more information on these workshops via our email newsletter or look at the CCC website.  More information will be posted shortly.