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Pastured Pig & Poultry Production on the Small-Scale Farm

POSTPONED!!! Join Us on SEPTEMBER 8th Instead!!!

Join us on July 16th at Fresh Valley Farms for a fun and informative field day!

When: Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

9:00am - 5:00pm

Where: 1476 Mountain View Road, Armstrong, BC

Join us at Fresh Valley Farms for a fun and informative workshop/field day in Armstrong BC. We’ll consider how the principles of rotational grazing, regenerative agriculture and good biosecurity can be applied when raising pigs and poultry in pasture-based settings. Innovative tools and technologies are making it easier than ever to implement successful grazing management plans and we will explore some of these exciting options as well as funding opportunities available to help implement these beneficial management practices.

What we'll cover...

  • Moving pigs & poultry in a rotational grazing system

  • Fencing

  • Managing feed & water

  • Housing infrastructure

  • Cover crops

  • Health considerations

  • Predation

Whether you’re new to farming, or looking to learn from others in the community, join us for an eventful day of learning and networking.

Lunch will be available on-site through pre-order - a delicious farm-to-table spread of FVF ham and egg salad sandwiches, local salad, as well as drink and light snack for $25. Please send e-transfers to info@smallscalemeat.ca with your first and last name in the memo. Orders must be received by end of day Friday, July 12. Please send an email to info@smallscalemeat.ca with any questions.

 

Please ensure clothing and footwear is clean and has been disinfected prior to attending. 

 

We hope to see you there! Register now

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