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About Us

College of Sustainable Agriculture

At the College of Sustainable Agriculture, our energy and experience are focused on equipping Southern Africans with the knowledge, skills and confidence to fill their chosen roles and advance their skills within the agricultural economy. Commitment to our students is the essence of our value system.

The College of Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) was established in 1996. At the core of our offering is 21 years’ experience in developing and implementing training programs on commercial farms.

Within the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) lies the ‘Agri SETA’ (Agricultural Sector Education & Training Authority).

Programs Overview

Heres our main programs overview

Commercial & Land Reform Farms

These farms operate in the Primary Agricultural sector, requiring diverse skills in plant or animal production, including accredited learnerships and skills programs.

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Commodity Organisations

These organizations represent agricultural commodities like deciduous or dried fruit. Agri SETA funds their credit-based training, covering the entire value chain from farming to market access.

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Government Programs

These grant-based initiatives subsidize emerging farmers in either co-operatives or companies. Programs integrate training and development into the broad business plan.

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College of Sustainable Agriculture

Partnerships/Clientelle

CSA facilitated learnerships in Animal Production to 50 students of Boland College, sponsored by National Rural Youth Service Corps.

Skills programs through Agri Western Cape as well as support programs for farmers

Deciduous fruit farmers and pack houses enrolled employees as learners on credit-based training, covering the total value chain from the land to markets.

Deciduous fruit farmers and pack houses enrolled employees as learners on credit-based training, covering the total value chain from the land to markets.

In collaboration with facilitators from the Institute, aquaculture farmers enrolled their employees as learners on credit-based training that included life and technical skills.

Turn-around solution for commercial and emerging farmers, through consulting and training.