'WE TRAIN TO BUY' - HEMP TEXTILE CULTIVATION TRAINING COURSE
WE TRAIN YOU TO BUY FROM YOU
The “We Train to Buy” initiative is our comprehensive and highly specialized training program designed for farmers, entrepreneurs, and organizations. Simply put, we train interested parties how to grow Hemp for Textiles, the parties grow to our specification, and we buy and pay the parties based on the quality of crop supplied as an accredited and trained farmer who we will be buying/Offtaking from.
It provides a step-by-step learning experience starting from hemp cultivation, processing to the final stages of textile manufacturing.
TRAINING COURSE DETAILS
COURSE DETAILS
BECOME PART OF OUR SUPPLY NETWORK
BECOME PART OF OUR SUPPLY NETWORK
Course Content:
- Introduction to Hemp: Understanding the hemp plant and its significance.
- Seed Selection: Choosing the right hemp variety for South Africa’s climate.
- Cultivation: Soil preparation, planting techniques, and optimal growing conditions.
- Harvesting: Identifying the right time to harvest hemp plants.
- Retting & Primary Processing: Demonstrations of the process of extracting fiber from hemp stalks.
- Live Demo: Hands-on activities during a physical farm visit showcasing hemp cultivation, retting, and basic processing methods.
BECOME PART OF OUR SUPPLY NETWORK
BECOME PART OF OUR SUPPLY NETWORK
BECOME PART OF OUR SUPPLY NETWORK
Farmers as Accredited Suppliers:
- Training for Farmers: Detailed training sessions for individuals and groups who want to grow hemp specifically for textiles. We want our trainees to become certified hemp growers for GRHI.
- Tailored Guidelines & Hands-on Support: Clear set of growing specifications that farmers must follow to meet our quality standards. Ongoing support and advice during the growing process.
- Fair Compensation: Farmers are paid based on the quality of their harvest, ensuring they are rewarded for producing high-quality crops.
- Transparent Transactions: Our payment structure is clear and transparent, so farmers know exactly how their earnings are calculated based on the quality of their product.
- Long-Term Partnerships: As accredited suppliers, farmers build long-term relationships with us, helping create a sustainable and reliable supply chain for hemp textiles.
TRAINING COURSE LOCATION OPTIONS
Hemp Textile Farm visit
Hemp Textile Farm visit
Hemp Textile Farm visit
Hemp Textile Farm in Walkerville, Johannesburg
- During your visit, you'll gain firsthand experience in:
✅ Choosing the Right Genetics – Learn which hemp varieties work best for textiles, construction, and other industries.
✅ Planting & Propagation – Understand seeding techniques, soil preparation, and optimal growing conditions.
✅ Plant Care & Health Management – Discover how to nurture healthy crops, manage pests, and maximize yields.
✅ Harvesting & Processing – Get hands-on training in cutting, retting, and preparing hemp for primary processing.
By the end of your farm visit, you'll have the practical skills and industry insights needed to start or improve your hemp farming operation or to become part of our supply chain.
We also purchase high-quality hemp grown to our standards by you! —ensuring a direct path from training to business opportunity.
Online
Hemp Textile Farm visit
Hemp Textile Farm visit
Can’t make it to our farm? No problem! Our We Train to Buy program is now available online, providing you with the same expert knowledge and training from the comfort of your home.
The session will cover sustainable farming practices, cultivation techniques, and the standards we expect for hemp to be used in textiles.
Our self-paced learning modules, live Q&A sessions, and expert support ensure you get the best training experience. Plus, as part of our "We Train to Buy" initiative, we provide opportunities to sell your hemp directly to us, creating a seamless path from training to market.
💻 Sign up today and take your first step toward a thriving hemp business—no matter where you are!