COURSE DESCRIPTION As a response to the current climate crisis, an unjust economy, and many other factors, many individuals and families are turning to small-scale livestock production to feed themselves and their communities. The skills needed for a successful livestock operation, which were once ubiquitous and commonplace, are now inaccessible for many. Too many newcomers seeking information online, it is virtually impossible to distinguish genuine know-how from folly. This course aims to equip small scale producers with knowledge and practical know-how in general livestock husbandry, to include sheep, cattle, hogs, goats, and poultry.
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This course provides an opportunity for learners to:
- Describe the current agricultural climate, the regenerative agriculture movement, and where they as small producers fit into it.
- Demonstrate a wide variety of basic livestock handling and husbandry skills.
- Prepare for the farming year and the skills needed during each season.
- Feel equipped to start or strengthen their own small scale livestock operation.
- Ask the right questions and identify reliable resources and mentors.
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COURSE-AT-A-GLANCE The topical overview of the course below provides an early taste of what you can expect as you embark on this learning journey. Toggle the “Lessons” tab above for detailed descriptions of each.
- Module 1 – Selecting Livestock
- Module 2 – Soil Health
- Module 3 – Nutrition
- Module 4 – Livestock Health and Behavior
- Module 5 – Infrastructure and Facilities
- Module 6 – Reproductive Cycle
- Module 7 – Processing and Marketing
- Module 8 – Administration
- Module 9 – The Farming Year
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AUDIENCE This course is suited for:
- Those interested in raising livestock for their families and communities, but unsure where to start.
- Those with land or a small farm, looking for more guidance to expand.
- Those undecided about if raising livestock is right for them.
- Those curious to understand more about how animal products are produced holistically.
Jared and Lindi Phillips live on Branch Mountain Farm, a small livestock operation in the Ozark hills of Northwest Arkansas. They raise sheep, hogs, and three kids on their 67-acre farm. The Phillips have been farming for 7 years and both come from families with deep farming roots, though neither of them grew up farming. They sell meat to local restaurants, grocery stores, and direct to customers, as well as fiber and breeding stock from their sheep flock. Their farm is powered by a team of Belgian draft horses, Belle and Ted, who are in many ways the heart and soul of the farm. Off the farm, Jared teaches history at the University of Arkansas and Lindi is a professional sheep shearer. DISCLAIMER: Course descriptions on this webpage are for informational purposes only. Content may be updated or changed as planning evolves. EcoGather reserves the right to alter the program specifics, including details about course content, instructors, collaborations, field trips, facilities and pricing, at any time without notice.
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