Upper Midwest CRAFT Field Days

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Taylor in Animal Husbandry, Beginning Farmers, Events, Farming Resources, Training Programs // 0 Comments

Upper Midwest Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) Field Days in Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and the greater Chicago area

CRAFT Field Days: Agroforestry and Pollinators
Jefferson, WI | Tuesday, September 25th | 10am – 2pm | $20 Non-CRAFT & Savanna Institute Members
Take a wagon ride on this field day to learn more about agroforestry and pollinator habitat; more specifically integrating wildlife habitat, with a focus on pollinator habitat, into a farm operation. RSVP by September 19th

CRAFT Field Days: Fall Biodynamic Preparations
Elkhorn, WI | Saturday, September 29th | 1:30pm – ? | FREE for Non-Members!
Zinniker Family Farm is the longest-running Biodynamic farm in the country. This a great opportunity to experience hands-on learning and make Biodynamic preparations. We will fill and stuff several different preparations and bury them in the soil. Potluck and bonfire at the farm after. FREE and no RSVP Necessary! More info.

CRAFT Field Days: Humane Animal Husbandry
Brodhead, WI | Sunday, October 7th | 2pm – 5pm | $20 Non-Members
Learn how to humanely care for goats, sheep, pigs, and chickens. We will be learning how to administer shots, trim hooves, use the FAMACHA method to check animals for worms, assessing body condition, prevent common ailments and more! RSVP by October 1st

CRAFT Field Days: 4-Season Production/Income
Caledonia, IL | Monday, November 5th | 1pm – 5pm | $20 Non-Members
This field day will feature a panel of local farmers who extend their production season. Find out how they do it! Space is limited for this Field Day, so RSVP soon! RSVP by October 30th

Upper Midwest CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is a farmer-led training alliance organized by sustainable agriculture farmers in northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and the Chicagoland area. Farmers offer their time, talents and expertise to help prepare the next generation of farmers. We welcome all levels of experience, whether you’ve never farmed before, you seek advanced training, or you’re transitioning to sustainable agriculture.

Learn more about beginning farmer training programs and other opportunities at https://www.beginningfarmers.org/beginning-farmer-training-programs/