Wednesday, July 31, 5 - 8 PM.
Kingbird Farm, Berkshire, NY
An introduction to pig biology and
behavior; opportunities and challenges for profitable pasture-based pig
farming; basics of care, feeding, housing, health issues, processing and
marketing. Instructor: Karma Glos.Cost: $45-$60 Voluntary Sliding Scale. To register email info@groundswellcenter.org.
Organic Pastured Poultry Intensive
Monday, Aug 12, 10 AM - 4 PM.
Kingbird Farm, Berkshire, NY
An in-depth, full-day program for
those already raising poultry or with a serious interest in small-scale
commercial production of meat and/or eggs. Get your questions answered by one
of the region's leading experts in organic poultry systems. Instructor: Karma Glos.Cost: $120-$150 Voluntary Sliding Scale. To register email
info@groundswellcenter.org.
Poultry Processing Practicum
Sessions run from 9am - 3pm by
appointment. Kingbird Farm, Berkshire, NY
Hands-on instruction and practice in
on-farm slaughter, processing and packaging of broilers (chickens) and/or
ducks. Limited to two trainees per session. Instructors:Michael
and Karma Glos. Cost: $60-$80. Voluntary Sliding Scale. To register send email to
info@groundswellcenter.org. We will notify you of slaughter dates as they are
scheduled.
Organic Sheep Dairy Intensive
Sunday, Aug 18, 10 AM - 4 PM.
Northland Sheep Dairy, Marathon, NY
An in-depth,full-day program for
those with a serious interest in grazing, breeding and milking sheep, and
producing farmstead cheese as a profitable small-scale business. Sheep
producers, cheesemakers, and others interested in learning about certifiable organic
systems are encouraged to attend. Understand market opportunities and
production requirements. Get your questions answered by one of the top experts
in the US on organic sheep dairying. Instructor: Maryrose
Livingston
Cost: $120-$150 Voluntary Sliding Scale. To register email info@groundswellcenter.org.
Cost: $120-$150 Voluntary Sliding Scale. To register email info@groundswellcenter.org.
Draft Horse Intensive
Part I: Saturday, Sept 14, 10 AM -
4PM. Part II: Sunday, Sept 15, 10 AM - 4PM. Northland Sheep Dairy, Marathon, NY
A hands-on practicum for the
beginning teamster or serious wannabe. Learn to think like a horse. You may
sign up for both days, or just for Part I. Prerequisites: Some experience with
horses and permission of Instructor. Instructor: Donn
Hewes. Cost: Part I only: $120-$150. Part I & Part II: $200-$250,
Voluntary Sliding Scale. To apply for this course email
info@groundswellcenter.org.
Monday Sep 16, 10 AM - 4 PM.
Kingbird Farm, Berkshire, NY
Cost: $120-$150 Voluntary Sliding Scale. To register email info@groundswellcenter.org.
Cheesemaking Practicum
Part I: Sunday, Oct 6, 9 AM - 3 PM
Part II: Monday Oct 7, 2 PM - 4 PM Northland Sheep Dairy, Marathon, NY
Hands-on instruction and practice in making
artisanal cheese on a commercial farmstead scale. Learn about the fermentation
process, milk qualities, cultures, finding and using farmstead-scale equipment,
regulations, economics and markets. Part II is optional for those who can
attend and includes preparing the molded cheeses for aging in the Northland
cheese cave. Instructor: Maryrose Livingston 
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