Hands-on Workshops at Ruckle Heritage Farm with Small Scale Meat Association.

March 8th and 9th

Day 1: Principles of Multi-Species Rotational Grazing

This workshop will introduce rotational grazing, a management practice that enhances pasture quality, livestock health, and ecosystem resilience. Attendees will learn about electric fencing technologies and strategies to increase forage efficiency and drought resilience—an increasingly vital concern for Island farmers.

Day 2: Biosecurity Made Simple – Keeping Your Pigs and Poultry Healthy

With increasing threats like Avian Influenza and African Swine Fever, biosecurity is more critical than ever. This session will provide practical insights on minimizing disease risks in outdoor production systems, including infrastructure improvements, biosecurity planning, outbreak response, and evolving regulations. 

To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rotational-grazing-biosecurity-made-simple-keeping-pigs-poultry-health-tickets-1238070083949