Methods of Pastured Pork and Poultry Production

See two farms raising pastured pork and poultry in a couple of different ways. These methods of production are often overlooked in soil health programming and education.  Over the summer, we hope to create educational materials or a podcast on this topic as it is something that farmers who don't have a land base to run cattle, but do have acreage enough for poultry or pork, can benefit from.

Fruit and vegetable growers may also be interested in attending: pastured pork and poultry can be a viable method for produce growers to add the fifth principle of soil health, Integrating Livestock, into their soil health practices.

Schedule

9-9:30: Registration
9:30-10: Soil health principles and the SWCD and NRCS programs that support this
10 - 12: Tour Nettle Valley Farm (pastured pork wagonwheel setup, pastured meat chickens and turkeys)
12-12:30: Lunch at Nettle Valley Farm (boxed)
12:30-1:15: Travel to Wholesome Family Farms
1:15-3:30: Tour Wholesome Family Farms (pastured pork mobile setup, pastured laying hens)

SFA's COVID-19 Preparedness Plan will be implemented at this event. Registration strongly encouraged for planning purposes. Walk ups welcome but cannot be guaranteed lunch.

Addresses:

First stop: Dayna Burtness & Nick Nguyen, Nettle Valley Farm - 23970 County Rd 19 Spring Grove, MN 55974

Second stop: Jordan and Rachelle Meyer, Wholesome Family Farms - 18769 Eagle Heights Rd Caledonia, MN 55921