Instructor: Kari Spencer
THIS CLASS IS APPROACHING CAPACITY. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO REGISTER, PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THE WAITING LIST OR FIND OUT WHEN IT WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN.
Curious about raising backyard dairy goats? Here’s your chance to get up-close with the Nigerian mini dairy goats of The Micro Farm Project and learn the basics of keeping a small herd of your own. The attendees will have lots of opportunities for hands-on time with Kari's friendly goats!
Topics covered:
- Choosing the perfect goats (best breeds and how/where to purchase)
- Housing and fencing
- Feeding
- Basic medical care & hoof trimming (demonstration)
- Common goat challenges
-Breeding, freshening and kidding
- All about the milk, and milking demonstration (this is your opportunity to give it a try!)
-Sanitation; managing and leveraging goat waste
- Financial considerations (initial investment and ongoing costs)
- Livestock permitting and association registration
-What to do with the milk (besides drinking it, of course!)
The content of the class will be geared toward the needs of the participants, so bring your questions!
This will be an outdoor class on unpaved surfaces. Please dress for the weather and bring water.
About the Instructor:
Kari Spencer is a Master Gardener who operates The Micro Farm with her family. She teaches in the Urban Farming department at South West Institute for Healing Arts and is a graduate of the Master Farmer Program through the Maricopa County Cooperative Extension.
About the Location:
The Micro Farm Project is a beautiful place where veggies, fruit, and herbs grow and small livestock animals provide fun and food. A tiny farm on an urban lot, The Micro Farm Project is the Spencer family's ongoing experiment in becoming as self-sufficient as possible, naturally and sustainably. The property sits on less than 1/3 of an acre, yet it is home to 5 gardens (including a front-yard vegetable garden,) chickens, Coturnix quail, heritage turkeys, dairy goats, a pet rabbit and even some sheep!
Class price:
1 Adult $15 prepaid/$18 at the door
Attend with a Friend: 2 Adults $25 prepaid or $30 at the door.
Children ages 14 and under are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
How to Pay in Advance:
After you register for this class, you will be directed to a page that will allow you to pay online. The online option will direct you to PayPal. If you would prefer to pay via credit card, select the "check out as a guest" option from that page. Other options: pay over the phone: 602-535-4635 ext 105, or pay by check via mail or in person. If you have any questions, please call or email us.
How to Pay at the Door:
You may pay at the door via cash or check.
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