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Anyone out there using workhorses or oxen with students 18 years old or younger? I know there are some good colleges teaching older students to work with draft animals, but don't know of any high…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sidney Morris Jan 20, 2011.
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Dana Foster replied to Dana Foster's discussion draft animals and high school students
"Thanks for the reply!
We have no specific, short-term plans for using oxen on the farm. We do have a 5-acre market garden, and oxen could work there, as well as in the usual hauling-stuff-around chores (hay, logs, fencing materials, etc.) Last…"
Sidney Morris replied to Dana Foster's discussion draft animals and high school students
"Hi Dana,
At the FARM Institute on Martha's Vineyard we are exploring an oxen/working steer program with kids, both during our own programs and via a renewed 4-H program which we will be hosting. Last spring we spent a few days at the Farm…"
Brooke replied to Dana Foster's discussion draft animals and high school students
"Stonewall Farm in Keene, NH (Contact Sarah Antel)
Horse Power & Pony Farm in Temple, NH (contact Kris Young)
Farm School in Athol, MA (Contact Reid Bryant)
Also try Codman Farm in Lincoln, MA (contact Pete Merrill who started Big Ox Farm)"
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Anyone out there using workhorses or oxen with students 18 years old or younger? I know there are some good colleges teaching older students to work with draft animals, but don't know of any high school doing that work. Dana Foster See More
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Agritourism/Farm-based Education Focus Group at Woodstock, VT
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Join a focus group conversation on the best practices in hosting visitors on Vermont farms. These conversations are kicking off a three-year project coordinated by the Vermont Farms Association and Shelburne Farms. With your help, the project will establish best practices for Vermont agritourism and will supply resources and technical assistance to farmers who are looking to offer…See More
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For the first time ever we are participating in Open Farm Sunday on Sunday 9th June - come along for cookery demos, craft stalls, sheep dog displays, meet the llamas and various other activities - more details to follow but please put the date in your diary! Open to all at no costs!A full day consisting of:a showcase of all our wonderful tutors and their courses,cookery demonstrations in our Cookery School,sheep dog trials,stalls selling local produce,animal petting,children's games and…See More
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