Training Programs
Our programmes are built around practical sessions, demonstrations and repetition. Participants learn by doing – on a working farm, with the materials and conditions they already have at home, and with trainers who stay available afterwards.
Learning by doing
Stanley Livestock Training, Climate Change Mitigation & Consultancy Firm delivers practical agricultural training to individuals, groups and institutions across Sierra Leone. Each programme is explained in plain language and then demonstrated step by step, so that every participant handles the tools, the animals, the substrate or the feed themselves before the session finishes.
We keep groups small enough for everyone to take part, and we adapt the depth of each programme to the level of the people in the room – from complete beginners to experienced farm staff who want to sharpen a particular skill. Where a group has its own farm, we prefer to train there, using their buildings, water and materials.
Our training programmes
Programmes can be taken on their own or combined into a wider training plan for your group or farm.
Participants learn how to prepare and manage a poultry house, brood and rear chicks, and keep broilers and layers healthy and productive. Feeding, watering, hygiene and record keeping are all practised during the session.
This programme covers housing and pen design, feeding and nutrition for different stages of growth, breeding and general herd care. Participants also look at how pig manure can be used to support crops and waste recycling on the farm.
Participants learn how a fish pond is sited, built and managed, how to stock it and how to keep water quality suitable for growth. Fish feed production from local ingredients is demonstrated, and harvesting and handling are practised at the pond edge.
Participants learn how to rear Black Soldier Fly maggots on organic waste, how to harvest and process them, and how to include them in poultry, pig and fish feed. Waste recycling and sustainable feed solutions are central to the programme.
Participants prepare substrate from available farm materials, fill and handle growing bags, and learn how to keep a growing room clean and productive. Harvesting, grading and getting mushrooms to market are also covered.
Participants learn what a balanced ration looks like for poultry, pigs and fish, and how to mix feed by hand using locally available ingredients. Costing a ration and storing feed safely are part of the practical work.
This programme looks at farming practices that cope better with changing weather, such as soil and water conservation, composting, careful use of organic matter and reducing waste on the farm. Climate change mitigation measures are explained in practical, farm-level terms.
Participants learn how inland valley swamps are laid out and how simple irrigation and water control systems are managed. Cropping practices suited to the valley, and the link between swamp development and household food security, are discussed on site where possible.
Participants work through simple farm planning, keeping records that are actually useful, understanding costs and income, and finding a market for what they produce. The aim is to help a farm enterprise stand on its own feet.
Participants learn how to raise and plant tree seedlings, care for them after planting and restore degraded ground. Biodiversity conservation, land rehabilitation and the role of trees in protecting water and soil are covered in the field.
How our training is delivered
We do not hand out theory and leave. Every programme mixes short explanations with long practical sessions, so participants spend most of their time handling the animals, the feed, the substrate or the soil. Trainers demonstrate first, then guide each participant as they repeat the task themselves.
Training is participatory. We ask about the problems people are already facing and work through those problems during the session, using the resources the group realistically has. That way the skills stay with the participants and can be applied immediately – often the same day – on their own farms.
Delivered where you are. Training can take place on the client's own farm or at a suitable venue, and the content is tailored to the level and needs of the group. Tell us what your participants already know and we will pitch the programme accordingly.
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A look at the kind of practical work participants get involved in during our programmes.
Who can attend
No previous formal training is required. If you are willing to take part in the practical work, there is a programme that suits you.
Start with sound practical skills and avoid the costly mistakes that come from learning by trial and error.
Improve what you already do – better feeding, healthier stock, less waste and clearer farm records.
Gain a trade in agriculture and the business basics needed to earn from it.
Training that supports women-led enterprises, household nutrition and shared group projects.
Refresh and standardise the routines your workers follow, from stock care to feed and hygiene.
Reliable training delivery for livelihood, food security and environmental projects in the field.
School farm support and student sessions that connect classroom teaching to real production.
Add a production or feed enterprise to your business, with the technical skills to run it well.
Training packages
Every package is quoted individually, because the right programme depends on the number of participants, the duration and the location.
Quoted per programme
One-to-one or family training on your own plot, at a pace that suits you.
Quoted per programme
Ideal for farmer groups, women's groups, youth groups, cooperatives and community projects.
Quoted per programme
For NGOs, schools, colleges, projects and commercial farms training their own staff.
Note: fees depend on the number of participants, the duration of the programme and the location. A written quotation is provided on request – simply contact us with your details and we will prepare one for you.
Questions
If your question is not answered here, call or WhatsApp us on +232 76 648 996 and we will explain.
Duration is flexible and is agreed with the client before we start. A short programme may run for a day or two, while a full package for a group or an institution can be spread over several sessions so that participants have time to practise between visits.
Training can be delivered on the client's own farm or at a suitable venue arranged by the group or institution. We prefer to work on a real farm wherever possible, because participants learn faster when they use the buildings, water, animals and materials they will actually work with.
No. Complete beginners are welcome, and we also run advanced sessions for experienced farmers and farm staff. We ask about the level of the group beforehand and pitch the content accordingly, so nobody is left behind and nobody is bored.
It is mainly practical. Short explanations are followed by demonstrations and then supervised hands-on practice, so every participant handles the animals, feed, substrate or soil themselves. Classroom or discussion sessions are used only where they genuinely help, such as farm record keeping and business planning.
Sessions are delivered in simple English, with explanation in the local language where needed so that everyone follows clearly. Please tell us which languages your group is comfortable with when you book, and we will plan the delivery around it.
A certificate of attendance is issued where applicable, for example when a participant completes the full programme and takes part in the practical sessions. Tell us at the time of booking if a certificate is required for your group or institution.
Group sizes are flexible. Smaller groups give each participant more time with the trainer and more hands-on practice, while larger groups work well for demonstrations and community sessions. Share your expected numbers with us and we will advise on the best arrangement.
We provide follow-up technical support after training, so participants can ask questions, check progress and correct problems early. This can include farm visits, phone or WhatsApp advice, and further guidance on production, feeding and marketing as the enterprise develops.
Tell us who will take part, what you want them to learn and where you would like the training to happen. We will recommend a programme and prepare a written quotation.
