Academy and Trainings
Learn permaculture, regenerative farming, candle making, rabbit farming, and more at Wage Farm Academy. Trainings for adults, children, and farm managers. Internships available.
Learn Skills That Grow Communities
Wage Academy
Whether you are a farmer wanting to transition to permaculture, a parent looking for meaningful activities for your children, or an organization seeking professional farm management training, Wage Academy has a program for you.
Immersive, Hands-On, Transformative
Professional Trainings
Wage Farm Trainings
You work alongside our team in the fields, the processing unit, and the classroom. You leave with skills you can implement immediately.
| Training Program | Duration | Price | Description |
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| Adult Permaculture Home Gardening | 4 hours | Ugx 50,000 | Design and establish a productive home garden using permaculture principles even on small land |
| Children Permaculture Home Gardening | 3 hours | Ugx 40,000 | Engaging, hands-on gardening classes for kids. Builds creativity, responsibility, and connection to food |
| Candle Making Classes | Full day | Ugx 50,000 | Learn to blend natural scents, use local waxes, and create premium candles for home or sale |
| Skin Jerry (Natural Lotion) Making | Full day | Ugx 50,000 | Make chemical-free, herb-infused skin care products using shea butter and local botanicals |
| Rabbit Farming Classes | 3 hours | Ugx 20,000 | Complete rabbit husbandry, housing, feeding, breeding, health, and using rabbit urine as organic fertilizer & pesticide |
Wage Farm Trainings
Work alongside our team in the fields, processing unit, and classroom, and leave with practical skills you can apply immediately. Our programs include Adult Permaculture Home Gardening (4 hours, UGX 50,000) focused on designing productive home gardens even on small land; Children Permaculture Home Gardening (3 hours, UGX 40,000) offering engaging, hands-on learning for kids; Candle Making Classes (full day, UGX 50,000) covering natural scents and local wax use; Skin Jerry (Natural Lotion) Making (full day, UGX 50,000) teaching chemical-free, herb-infused skincare production; and Rabbit Farming Classes (3 hours, UGX 20,000) covering housing, feeding, breeding, health, and the use of rabbit urine as organic fertilizer and pesticide.
Bringing Expertise to Your Land
On-Farm Services
1 Day Farm Visit – Ugx 2,000,000
Our team visits your farm for a comprehensive assessment. We evaluate soil, water systems, crop health, livestock, and farming practices. You receive a detailed field report with prioritized recommendations. Perfect for farmers ready to transition to permaculture or troubleshoot persistent problems.
Monthly Farm Project Monitoring – Ugx 500,000 per month
Farm Management Trainings and Internship
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University students (agriculture, environmental science, business, development studies)
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Tertiary institution students (diploma level)
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Recent graduates seeking practical experience
Farm Management Training
Ugx 200,000 - 7 Day Intensive
This immersive week-long training is designed for farm managers, assistant managers, and farmers. You stay with us for 7 days, working alongside our team from sunrise to sunset.
Topics include:
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Overall farm operations management
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Permaculture design implementation
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Livestock integration (goats, chickens, rabbits)
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Value addition and processing
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Record keeping and farm financial management
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Staff supervision and delegation
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Marketing farm products
Internship opportunities In Sustainable Farming
Internships - Building the Next Generation
Are you a university student, a tertiary institution student, or a parent who wants the very best for your child? Look no further. Wage Farm offers structured internships in sustainable farming and value addition. We do not just put you in a field and leave you there. We guide you. We teach you. We ensure you leave job-ready, with real skills and a portfolio of experience.
What Interns Gain
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Hands-on permaculture and regenerative farming experience
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Exposure to post-harvest processing (drying, grinding, blending, packaging)
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Record keeping and farm management systems
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Marketing and customer engagement (including e-commerce)
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Community project implementation experience
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Mentorship from our leadership team
Who Should Apply
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University students (agriculture, environmental science, business, development studies)
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Tertiary institution students (diploma level)
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Recent graduates seeking practical experience
Record Keeping and Farm Management Services
Let us be honest – many farmers hate record keeping. But without good records, you cannot track expenses, measure profit, secure loans, or scale. We offer two services to take the burden off your shoulders.
Crop Record Templates – Ugx 200,000
A complete set of crop record templates for proper farm management. Track planting dates, inputs, harvest yields, labor costs, and more. Ready to use on paper or adapt to spreadsheets.
Farm Financial Records – Ugx 1,000,000 per year
We provide a detailed running ledger for all farm expenses and sales. You give us your monthly records (hard copy or soft copy). We organize them, track profitability, and prepare summaries. At year end, you have a complete financial picture. “We are the best at this!”