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High-Density Grazing & Permaculture

Date: 09/18/2012
Time: 10 a.m.- 3p.m.

Potluck lunch at noon; meat and beverages provided

 

Hosts:                                           

Dan & Lorna, and Torray & Erin Wilson

Seven W Farm

4375 Pierce Ave

Paullina, IA 51046

712.448.3870

curlywilly@gmail.com

 

Description:

Introduction to permaculture on large landscapes10 a.m. until noon. Pasture walk and discussion 1-3 p.m.

 

Topics:

·         Introduction to permaculture on large landscapes

·         High-density grazing on high-value land

 

Speakers: Karl Schmidt, Glacial Lakes Permaculture

 

The Farm:

This multi-generational family farm includes 540 acres of organic corn, beans, barley, peas, cover crops, Niman Ranch pigs, organic dairy, pasture-based sheep, beef, laying hens and broilers.

 

Directions:

From Paullina: Travel 2 miles west on Hwy 10, then 2.25 miles north on Pierce Ave to 4375, a green house on the left (west) side of the road.