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2010 Inspiration Farm Permaculture Hands-On Apprenticeship
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We are offering limited apprenticeship positions for people interested in acquiring a deeper understanding of Permaculture related topics.
The Apprenticeship incorporates Biodynamic, Permaculture and sustainable farming practices. Meets one day a week on a flexible schedule. Starting in April and ending in September It will include animal, plant and natural force observation and nurturing activities throughout the growing season. Apprenticeships will include one day a week of hands on experiential learning. Plus discounted enrollment to our ReSkilling series of workshops listed here Course is held at Inspiration Farm, An organic homestead integrating creative lifestyles, Biodynamic practices, animal husbandry, land / water management, annual & perennial food systems. |
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Topics included but is not limited to: |
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Animal Husbandry 1. Poultry and small ruminant. 2. Daily care- chores-- Feed, water, clean, brush, observe 3. Milking 4. Butter making 5. Cheese making & cultured milk products like Yogurt 6. Fence & Gate construction, repair 7. Mobile Animal shelters , building, fixing, moving 8. Bottle feed goats / calf 9. Goat hoof trimming 10. Pastured Poultry 11. Poultry hatching 12. Poultry butchering with respect and gratitude 13. Pigs housing cycle and planning 14. Farm veterinary care 15. Keeping animal health records 16. Preparation for birthing kids, calfs 17. Rotational pasturing of livestock 18. Philosophy of honor, respect, love, then eat 19. Birds, Bees, Bats, Bugs and other beneficials. |
Plant and land / Water Management 1. Starts indoor from seed 2. Plant propagation 3. Grafting 4. Guilds and companion planting 5. Compost construction and care 6. Bed preparation, creation and maintenance 7. Care and observation 8. Compost teas and other beneficial BD sprays 9. Integration of animals into the planting rotations 10. Plant rotations 11. Cover cropping 12. Seed saving 13. Grain production for humans and animals 14. Swales and ponds! 15. Woodland management 16. Appropriate tech 17. Natural building! |