Regenerating ecosystems through food systems
At Síolta Chroí, we teach people how to grow food in ways that heal the land, strengthen communities, and create a healthier future.
We start at our learning centre and from here we then take this learning out into the wider community through regenerative agriculture courses with farmers restore soil
‘Local food systems; that is where you can make a difference. You can't create a different supply chain - that is not our role. Our role is to build from the ground up, from the soil up, from the earthworms up and do the real work, care for the earth, care for our communities’. Dr. Vandana Shiva
Who we work with...
What we do
Síolta Chroí is a living education centre and demonstration site rooted in regenerative practice, ecological restoration, and community resilience. We deliver courses, farm tours, retreats, workshops, and community events focused on regenerative agriculture, food growing, biodiversity, and reconnecting people with nature.Alongside our work in Monaghan, we also deliver educational programmes nationwide.
Our flagship six-week Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture programme engages farmers across Ireland in addressing climate, biodiversity, and food system challenges while building peer-support networks and practical skills. Through this work, we are helping to create communities of practice — connecting regenerative farmers, landholders, and local communities to support long-term ecological and social regeneration.
Farmers
We are here to support farmers transition to a more Regenerative/ Agroecological way of farming.
This type of Agriculture focuses on increasing the profits of the farmer, while simultaneously the restoring soil health, and regenerating the wider ecosystem
It requires a shift in mind-set alongside the shifts in changes to the dominant and extractive agricultural practices that have been promoted over the last decades into new ways of thinking and being. One that benefits the farmer, the ecosystem and the wider society.
Farmers and the environment are often pitted against each other in a lose lose battle. Farmers are blamed for many of the environmental issues.
What we at Síolta Chroí want for you as a farmer is healthy profitable farm business, with thriving farm ecosystem that is full of life, that is feeding your family and your community nutrient rich food that is in a great position to pass on to your children.
At Síolta Chroí we belief that farmers are the key to many of the issues we face. We want to support you build a thriving farm enterprise.
Our flagship 6-week Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture course is a first step to support you on this journey. We have an active community of farmers just like you supporting each other with the knowledge, skills, and support to do the work that is needed
We also have a community of farmers that are supporting each other to transition their farms to a more regenerative model We are here to support you on this journey.
Click on the link below to get in contact and see how we can support you on your journey
Small holders
Are you living on a small holding and wanting to work more closely with the land and with nature? Perhaps you dream of growing more of your own food, creating habitat for wildlife, and living in a more connected and regenerative way.
Many of the people who come to Síolta Chroí are small holders — people living on smaller pieces of land rather than full-scale farms, from half an acre to five acres or more. They are seeking practical ways to grow food, care for the soil, and increase biodiversity while creating thriving, life-filled spaces for both people and wider nature.
People come not only to learn skills, but also to connect with others on a similar path — to find their tribe. At Síolta Chroí, we offer opportunities to learn, share knowledge, and become part of a supportive community rooted in cooperation, creativity, and care for the Earth. Through workshops, gatherings, and shared experiences, people empower one another to live more resilient, grounded, and regenerative lives.
Education and Training bodies
Síolta Chroí offers significant value to Education and Training Boards (ETBs) through its specialist expertise in regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, sustainability, and community-based green skills education.
Síolta Chroí provides practical, learning experiences that directly align with the objectives of Ireland’s Green Skills 2030 strategy. Síolta Chroí delivers hands-on training in sustainable agriculture, habitat management, food growing, seed saving, ecological restoration, and climate-conscious land stewardship
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Over recent years, Síolta Chroí has successfully partnered with several ETBs, including Cavan-Monaghan, Donegal, and Louth-Meath, delivering regenerative agriculture programmes and accredited Level 5 training in Farm Habitat Management. These programmes combine practical skills, peer-to-peer learning, and ecological knowledge in ways that support both learners and rural communities.
Síolta Chroí can support ETBs by developing and delivering innovative green skills programmes, upskilling staff, and creating learning pathways that respond to emerging environmental challenges and opportunities. Its work aligns strongly with identified national skills gaps in biodiversity, sustainability, ecosystem services, and nature restoration.
The organisation can also offer an existing infrastructure and demonstration site that can support cost-effective, experiential learning for learners, educators, communities, and businesses.
Importantly, Síolta Chroí brings not only technical expertise, but also a strong education and impact approach — fostering unique learning environments. Through partnership with ETBs, Síolta Chroí can help build the practical knowledge, ecological awareness, and regenerative thinking needed to support Ireland’s transition toward a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
Click on the link below to book a call on how we can support you achieve your objectives
“Our work is rooted in love. Love for our community, Love for wider nature love for our families and future generations, love for life. That is why we do this work”
Ecosystem restoration
We are part of a global movement
Síolta Chroí is one of Ireland’s first Ecosystem Restoration Camps (ERCs), and we are connected to the Global Network of ERCs worldwide. We have been doing what we can to learn, experiment with, and practise ecosystem restoration on the land here in South Monaghan, while at the same time sharing and promoting these approaches with others throughout the island and beyond, connecting learning and networks across the world in order to share the best practice and enhance solidarity for these urgent efforts to restore ecosystems worldwide.
Our work spans three interconnected areas...
We have took inspiration from the work of Satish Kumar, the trilogy of Soil-Soul-Society. This trilogy resonates strongly with our approach as Síolta Chroí; our focus on ecosystem restoration through a social and global justice approach and exploring regenerative practices for ecosystems that includes regeneration of the humans as well as the wider ecosystems
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Upcoming events
See latest eventsFarming the System - Tyrone
A 6 week course introducing the key concepts of regenerative agriculture: Direct Selling, Soil Health, Holistic Grazing, & Agro-forestry. The objectives of the course are to cultivate the knowledge, skills and motivation for farmers to begin first steps in transitioning into regenerative agriculture practices Learning Objectives Week 1 - Introduction to Regen Ag Week 2 […]
Farming the System - Monaghan
A 6 week course introducing the key concepts of regenerative agriculture: including Soil Health, Animal grazing, Trees & Direct Selling The objectives of the course are to cultivate the knowledge, skills and motivation for farmers to begin first steps in transitioning into regenerative agriculture practices Learning Objectives Week 1 - Introduction to Regen Ag Week […]
NEW! Introduction to Scything
Join Chris Hayes and discover history, theory, bodily alignment and hands on use of the scythe! Join us at Síolta Chroí for a unique, interesting and very useful/practical workshop on Scything with expert Chris Hayes! What to expect? Your Facilitator Chris worked as a private forester for ten years and after many bone rattling hours […]
