Regenerative Livestock 101
January 24-26, $499 tickets, three meals included
Learn How To Start A Profitable Farm
Get an understanding of livestock, grazing, sales and marketing from an experienced farm.
Held at Dragonfly Farms in Louisa, VA
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Details on the Class
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If you have started or are about to start farming, or if you are a homesteader looking to grow into a profitable farm, this class is for you.
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Dragonfly Farms has been producing and direct marketing grassfed beef since 2007. Now grazing 600+ acres with 300 head of cattle, and 100 sheep, we are ready to start teaching beginning farmers about what has worked for us.
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4305 Bibb Store Rd Louisa, VA 23093
Friday 1/24- 1-5pm with dinner after
Saturday and Sunday 1/25-26- 10-3pm with lunch provided
What You’ll Learn
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Livestock- Decide the right class and type of animal for your farm. We will cover cattle to chickens and everything in between.
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Animal Husbandry- Learn the life cycles, care and handling from experienced farmers and a veterinarian.
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Grazing Management- Learn regenerative grazing principles and the many benefits for your farm, livestock and business.
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Farm Layout- Learn basics about fencing, corrals and water placement to build a practical farm.
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Business- Discuss income and expenses. See real numbers of a profitable farming operation.
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Marketing- Learn about marketing your products as you grow your business and become profitable.