March 2025 🍓 JPFA Strawberry Training Course

JPFA Strawberry Training Course on March 4-5, 202

The JPFA Strawberry Training Course will be held onsite on March 4-5, 2025. This unique experience includes hands-on practical classes, engaging discussions, and a special excursion to the outstanding strawberry farms. Participants will also receive on-demand pre-learning lectures and materials.

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to gain specialized and practical knowledge while experiencing the authentic tastes of Japanese strawberries during the peak season.

Register by 25 December 25 to get a 5% early bird discount.

Onsite lectures/discussions at the JPFA on March 4, 2025

■The lectures provide a quick review of essential concepts and cover points of strawberry cultivation.
■We are planning more practical and interactive classes/discussions by professionals from the university and industries to foster better understanding with participants, in addition to pre-learning.
■You can also enjoy visiting the JPFA greenhouses/PFALs.

Excursion to the strawberry facilities on March 5, 2025
■Let’s explore the Japanese strawberry varieties! We will visit facilities such as the strawberry picking farm (greenhouse), exclusive strawberry farm, and farmers’ market which sells local specialties including processed strawberry products and more.

Pre-learning videos/materials start on February
■These resources will provide foundational knowledge about theory and experience-based practices related to strawberries.
■Participants will learn about the current situation in strawberry cultivation and production in PFALs and explore its future potential.
■Gain insights from the researchers, growers, and seedling companies involved in strawberry cultivation, who will share their first-hand experiences and efforts.

The course will also provide an opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals from various countries, inspiring and empowering participants.

Training Course Outline
■Duration: On-site lectures/discussions and excursion: March 4-5, 2025
Online pre-learning: Feb. 1-March 3, 2025
■Venue: The JPFA site on Chiba University Kashiwanoha campus Google Map
■Course Fee: JPFA Member: JPY 200,000/person
Non-member: JPY 300,000/person (Approx. 3100 AUD)

Special Offer
1. The early bird discount is available until Dec. 25, 2024, saving 5% off the regular fee.
2. Special discount for participants in the past JPFA Strawberry Courses:
The alumni of the JPFA Strawberry Course in Oct. 2022 or Mar. 2024 will receive a JPY10,000 discount.

The deadline for applications is Feb. 21, 2025. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot by registering now.

A basic understanding of PFALs/greenhouses will help you deepen your comprehension of the Strawberry Course. So, participants are highly recommended to take the JPFA introductory course for PFALs before/after the Strawberry Course. Refer to details here.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Nozomi Hiramatsu/Koji Hori/Rina Fujimoto
International Relations and Consulting,
Japan Plant Factory Association（JPFA）
E-mail: training@npoplantfactory.org