1450 8th St., E., Box 700
Owen Sound ON N4K 5R4
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Duration:
More than 2 months
42 hours - 3 hrs/week x 14 weeks
42 hours - 3 hrs/week x 14 weeks
Cost:
$328.11
Jan 13-Mar 31 Thur 6-9:30pmOwen Sound Campus of Georgian College1450 8th St., E.,N4K5R4Call 1-519-376-0840 x 2600 to register
Jan 13-Mar 31 Thur 6-9:30pmOwen Sound Campus of Georgian College1450 8th St., E.,N4K5R4Call 1-519-376-0840 x 2600 to register
Target Audience:
Those with some agriculture experience.
Recognition Provided:
Other
Potential for credit as part of the future development of an Alternative Agriculture Certificate program.
Potential for credit as part of the future development of an Alternative Agriculture Certificate program.
Method of Instruction:
Classroom
On-site/On-farm
2 field trips to local farms where unique alternatives within livestock production are in practice
On-site/On-farm
2 field trips to local farms where unique alternatives within livestock production are in practice
Availability of Program:
Weekends
Evening
Evening
Agriculture Business:
General
Other Animal
Cattle
Other Animal
Cattle
Subject of Training:
Animal Production
After a brief look at the current dominant livestock production systems we will explore the broad spectrum of alternative opportunities in livestock production- dairy sheep and goats, grass fed ruminants, wild stock, pastured poultry and pork, and more, much of which is already underway in Grey Bruce. Topics will also include natural health promotion, diversification, marketing and a look at several niche markets. Guest speakers, case studies and farm trips will provide participants with an understanding of the array of potential opportunities that exist for livestock production. Upon completion, students should be able to assess the suitability of other production models for livestock enterprises on their own farm.
After a brief look at the current dominant livestock production systems we will explore the broad spectrum of alternative opportunities in livestock production- dairy sheep and goats, grass fed ruminants, wild stock, pastured poultry and pork, and more, much of which is already underway in Grey Bruce. Topics will also include natural health promotion, diversification, marketing and a look at several niche markets. Guest speakers, case studies and farm trips will provide participants with an understanding of the array of potential opportunities that exist for livestock production. Upon completion, students should be able to assess the suitability of other production models for livestock enterprises on their own farm.
Language of Instruction:
English
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Last Updated: 2013-05-09
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