Grassfed Livestock Production and On-Farm Butchering Class
These classes may be taken individually or as a set. Designed for farmers who want to diversify their operations to include grass-fed or pasture raised meats: beef, lamb, goats and swine. (No feathers here) And for chefs and food producers who wish to expand their knowledge of growing, handling and cooking grass-fed, pasture raised meats.
Grassfed Livestock Production
Saturday, April 13, 2013
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
$100.00 includes lunch
Participants will be led on a pasture walk by Catskill Delaware Permaculture retired NRCS conservation specialist George Stang on the Hardler Farm in Northeast Pennsylvania. They will learn about pasture and herd management and growing forages suitable for climates in the northeast and to produce quality meat for markets and restaurants.
On-Farm Butchering Class
Sunday April 14, 2013
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
$100. Includes lunch
This session is designed for farmers who wish to expand their operation to an on-farm butchering and processing facility. Farmer, Mike Hardler will show the equipment needed for cutting up different types of meat. Participants will have the opportunity for “hands-on” experiences in handling and preparing meat for retail sales. Further processing, such as smoking and sausage making will be demonstrated.
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Want to take both days? $195.00
Do not wait to register for this course as we are limiting participation to insure individual attention.
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