This badge certifies successful completion of the GROW on the Go - Ethical Organic Dairy Farming, developed by Queen's University Belfast as part of the EIT Food Grow project (growproject.eu).
The 30 minute micro learning course equips learners with practical strategies to improve farm sustainability and resilience, including water quality management, low-input efficiency, organic dairy production, and regenerative soil practices.
This is an applied course introducing the principles of ethical, low-input organic dairy farming. Learners explore the “cow-with-calf” method, soil health, biodiversity, circular systems, and policy support — based on real practices at The Ethical Dairy.
Issuer
Queen's University Belfast
s.mclaughlin@qub.ac.uk
Criteria
To complete this course learners develop a personal or professional understanding of ethical dairy principles, cow-with-calf methods, soil health, circular systems, and policy context.
Issuer: Queen's University Belfast as part of the EIT Food Grow project (growproject.eu)
Validity: This badge does not expire but reflects knowledge and skills at the “Explore” competency level.
To earn this badge, the learner must have:
Engaged with interactive activities, including role-play scenarios, reflection prompts, and applied case-based questions.
Demonstrate understanding of key concepts through formative quizzes and a final 10-question multiple-choice assessment.
