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Organic Sheep Dairy Intensive
CALLING ALL NORTHEAST BEGINNING FARMERS:
Register now for Groundswell’s Organic Livestock Intensives!
Full-day workshops on organic, pasture-based livestock systems, taught by outstanding Mentor Farmers!
These full-day programs are designed for the serious beginning farmer looking for in-depth instruction, hands-on training, and a chance to ask all your pesky questions! Taught by some of the best Mentor Farmers you’ll ever find, renowned organic farmers Donn Hewes and Maryrose Livingston of Northland Sheep Dairy in Marathon, NY and Karma and Michael Glos of Kingbird Farm in Berkshire, NY.
You MUST register in advance by emailing info@groundswellcenter.org or calling 607-319-5095. See prices and deadlines for each session. Let us know if you need overnight housing and we’ll hook you up! We reserve the right to cancel any sessions with insufficient enrollment.
Organic Sheep Dairy Intensive
Register by Wed Aug 14, 5PM
Instructor: Maryrose Livingston. Location: Northland Sheep Dairy
Cost: $120-$150, Voluntary Sliding Scale
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.