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Rehydrate, Regenerate, Earn
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108 students
Rehydrate, Regenerate, Earn
Turning Peatland Science into Farm Profit
Created byGreen Restoration Ireland
Last updated 4/2026
English
What you'll learn
- xplain the key principles of soil carbon measurement and why accurate, GPS-referenced sampling is essential for verified carbon farming
- Describe the main carbon farming tools available for mineral soils, including humus-building systems, agroforestry, and biochar production
- Understand how the EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF) underpins carbon credit generation and farmer payments
- Apply practical carbon farming strategies to their own land or advisory context using real-world models from Europe
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Course content
5 sections • 5 lectures • 1h 54m total length
Requirements
- This course is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, including farmers, landowners, students, conservationists, and anyone interested in peatland restoration and sustainable land use. As such, the requirements are minimal, but to ensure learners get the most out of the course, the following are recommended:
- 1.) Interest in Climate Action, Land Use, or Biodiversity : No prior experience is required, but a general curiosity about environmental restoration, farming, or climate solutions will be helpful.
- 2.) Basic Internet Access and Digital Literacy : Learners should have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone and be comfortable navigating online learning platforms like Udemy.
- 3.) Willingness to Learn at Your Own Pace : The course is self-directed and flexible, so learners should be motivated to complete modules and quizzes at their own speed.
- 4.) Optional: Involvement with Peatland or Agricultural Land : While not required, individuals with direct experience in farming or land management may find the course especially relevant and practical.
Description
Healthy soils are the foundation of productive farming — and they are also one of agriculture's most powerful tools for tackling climate change. Yet soil carbon is easily lost through poor land management, and the science of rebuilding it can feel out of reach for busy farmers and advisors.
This course changes that. Bringing together two expert-led sessions, it offers a clear, practical pathway from understanding your soil to generating verified income from it.
You'll learn directly from Alexandre Cottin, whose on-farm training explores the biological foundations of soil carbon — how organic matter forms, how carbon is stored and lost, and how everyday farming decisions shape long-term soil health. Bernhard Aumann of TGO AG and Humusguru GmbH then introduces the full carbon farming toolkit for mineral soils, from humus-building and agroforestry to biochar production, illustrated through his real-world Art Land project in Germany.
Through practical examples and clear explanations, this course will guide you through:
How soil carbon is measured and verified
The tools available to mineral soil farmers across Europe
How the EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF) works
How farmers can earn from carbon credits today
Funding & Acknowledgements
The webinars and on-farm training workshops recorded and delivered through Udemy are made possible through co-funding by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021-2027. This funding allows Green Restoration Ireland to provide independent, science-based education to farmers, land managers, and the wider public at no cost.
Who this course is for:
- Farmers and landowners interested in exploring sustainable land use options, including raising water tables and wetland agriculture (paludiculture).
- Community members living near peatlands who want to understand the ecological and economic value of restoration.
- Environmental professionals, students, and volunteers seeking to deepen their understanding of nature-based climate solutions.
- Individuals unable to attend our on-farm training events at one of our showcase farms in Ireland due to distance, cost, or physical limitations who still want to participate and learn.
- On-farm training participants who want to continue learning and earn additional certificates through structured online modules.