This course, created by Vivid Farms in collaboration with Escola Superior Agrária de Santarém, combined online and in-person sessions from March to May 2025. Designed for farmers, students, professionals, and enthusiasts, it offered a hands-on and in-depth learning experience in regenerative agriculture, featuring national and international experts and bridging theory with field practice.

Worldclass took place on March 21st, 2025, featuring an advanced training session on forage productivity and soil-plant nutrition. This course delivered cutting-edge insights into optimizing soil fertility, managing key nutrients, and improving forage quality and farm profitability. Participants explored critical topics including nitrogen management, calcium’s role, forage digestibility, energy dynamics, and the interplay between plant communities and soil health, all designed to empower sustainable and high-performing forage systems.

Worldclass took place on March 7th, 2025, offering an in-depth exploration of innovative soil fertility management and sustainable farming practices. This session showcased practical strategies for enhancing soil health, minimizing external inputs, and optimizing crop production through no-till systems, advanced soil analysis, direct seeding techniques, and adaptive machinery. Participants engaged in live demonstrations, expert discussions, and valuable knowledge exchange aimed at advancing resilient and productive agriculture.

Two days of immersive worldclass at Vivid Farms, November 29-30, 2024, exploring advanced crop planning, soil health, and sustainable practices to boost productivity on small-scale farms. Drawing from his extensive experience, JM Fortier shared practical strategies to build resilient and profitable systems.

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This event marked a meaningful beginning to Vivid Farms’ ongoing relationship with the vibrant market gardening movement in Portugal. Since then, Vivid Farms has proudly hosted annual gatherings that bring together this growing community of innovative growers, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the advancement of sustainable, small-scale agriculture across the country.

Two days of immersive learning at Vivid Farms, October 25-26, 2024, featuring Dan Kittredge in a Masterclass on Soil Health to Human Health and the course The Principles of Biological Systems. This intensive event explored the fundamental connections between soil biology, plant health, and human well-being. Drawing from decades of expertise, Kittredge shared transformative insights into regenerative practices that restore soil vitality and enhance ecosystem resilience, empowering participants to apply biological principles for sustainable agriculture and improved health outcomes.