Smallholder Taster Day
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Not sure where to start? Come and look round our smallholding and discuss land requirements, time commitment, skills & knowledge needed. Unlike many other places offering smallholding courses, we have done it ourselves from scratch and we have 11 acres, not 100, which means we can talk with experience about what you need to know. This is a largely practical programme, with hands on opportunities with all our livestock. We keep the numbers small on all our courses but that is especially important with this one as it allows you time to discuss your own personal circumstances. We will look at all the livestock in turn - hens, ducks, geese, sheep, cattle, pigs and bees - with a look at what keeping each type entails. Then we will guide you through the process of deciding where to start and what you need to do next. The lecturer is Jules Moore |
Programme:
Part One – Starting Small - Poultry & Waterfowl : A great way to start producing your own food – fresh eggs are hard to beat & keeping hens, ducks & geese is a great way to start and very easy. We will tell you how to get started.
Part Two – Larger Animals – Sheep, Cattle & Pigs: A guide to the implications of keeping larger animals – space requirements, land management, feeding and housing. We also explain all the official paperwork required.
Part Three – A Bit about Bees: Why bees are an important part of a smallholder’s life and how rewarding they are to keep in even the smallest garden.
Part Four – The Good, the Bad & the Messy: There will be opportunities throughout the day to meet our livestock face to face and try out your handling skills. A chance to find out just what fun they are and how rewarding a lifestyle this can be.