LOCATION: 23970 County Rd 19 Spring Grove, MN 55974
See two farms raising pastured pork and poultry in a couple of different ways. These methods of production are often overlooked in soil health programming and education, and can benefit farmers who don't have a land base to run cattle, but do have acreage enough for poultry or pork.
Fruit and vegetable growers may also be interested in attending: pastured pork and poultry can be a viable method for produce growers to add the fifth principle of soil health, Integrating Livestock, into their soil health practices.
Schedule
9-9:30: Registration
9:30-10: Soil health principles and the SWCD and NRCS programs that support them
10 - 12: Tour Nettle Valley Farm (pastured pork wagonwheel setup, pastured meat chickens and turkeys)
12-12:30: Lunch at Nettle Valley Farm (boxed)
12:30-1:15: Travel to Wholesome Family Farms
1:15-3:30: Tour Wholesome Family Farms (pastured pork mobile setup, pastured laying hens)
Addresses:
First stop: Dayna Burtness and Nick Nguyen, Nettle Valley Farm - 23970 County Rd 19 Spring Grove, MN 55974
Second stop: Jordan and Rachelle Meyer, Wholesome Family Farms - 18769 Eagle Heights Rd Caledonia, MN 55921
Free! REGISTER: https://sfamn.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sfamn/event.jsp...&
SFA's COVID-19 Preparedness Plan will be implemented at this event. Registration strongly encouraged for planning purposes. Walk ups welcome but cannot be guaranteed lunch. https://www.sfa-mn.org/covid-19-resources-for-farmers/