The first workshop in a series of four begins this coming Tuesday, February 25th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Bellaire Community Hall in Bellaire, Michigan put on by The Institute for Sustainable Living, Art & Natural Design (ISLAND) in partnership with the USDA RMA grant.
Three more workshops to follow as the spring months come upon us! We hope this is of interest to you and your farm or homestead.
Introduction to Layers
Raise chickens for eggs! Learn about breed selection, ordering, housing, and recipes for homemade feed. Take home plans and information you need to order your own chicks this spring.
Tuesday, February 25, 6 to 7:30pm
Bellaire Community Hall 201 N. Bridge Street, Bellaire
Introduction to Broilers
Learn how to grow nutritious and ethical protein. Pepper Bromelmeier and Tom Brown will discuss how to keep birds healthy and safe from predators.
Tuesday, March 25, 6 to 7:30pm
Bellaire Community Hall 201 N. Bridge Street, Bellaire
Raising Layers on Pasture
Tour Bluestem Farm and learn how to pasture chickens to produce delicious eggs and healthy soils. Housing designs included.
Tuesday, May 6, 6 to 8pm
Bluestem Farm 4218 Adams Rd, East Jordan
Raising Broilers on Pasture
Tour Raven’s Roost Farm and learn how to use managed intensive rotational grazing to produce nutritious chicken. See the chicken tractor in action! Feed plans and housing designs included.
Saturday, June 28, 1 to 3pm
Raven’s Roost Farm 2398 Vandermark Rd, Bellaire
Jeannie Voller
Food & Farming Events Coordinator
Institute for Sustainable Living, Art & Natural Design (ISLAND)
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