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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Farm-Scale Composting - Supplies 5/22/13 7PM - 10PM 2013-05-22 19:00:00 2013-05-22 22:00:00

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Farm-Scale Composting Supplies 5/22/13 7PM - 10PM 2013-05-22 19:00:00 2013-05-22 22:00:00

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Farm-Scale Composting - Room 5/22/13 7PM - 10PM 2013-05-22 19:00:00 2013-05-22 22:00:00

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Goat Milk Soap Making 6/14/13 2PM - 5PM 2013-06-14 14:00:00 2013-06-14 17:00:00

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Goat milk soap will not only make your skin soft and beautiful but will add value to your farm based enterprise. Make your own soap and...

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From Curd to Press: Home Cheese Making 6/21/13 2PM - 5PM 2013-06-21 14:00:00 2013-06-21 17:00:00

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Join Home Cheese Maker Linda Conroy as we focus on 2 styles of cheese (Cheddar and Gouda) that you can easily make at home. Participants...

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Goat Milk Processing 7/12/13 9AM - 12PM 2013-07-12 09:00:00 2013-07-12 12:00:00

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute W2493 County Road Es East Troy WI | View map

Use fresh goat's milk in the kitchen to make a variety of goat milk products such as Chèvre, Yogurt and Ricotta. This is a hands-on...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Local Flowers and Bouquet making Techniques 7/23/13 9AM - 12PM 2013-07-23 09:00:00 2013-07-23 12:00:00

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Andrea and Sally will lead this workshop on designing with local cut flowers. Participants will leave with their own hand-tied bouquet...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Social Media: How to Build Sustainable Connections 7/26/13 9AM - 12PM 2013-07-26 09:00:00 2013-07-26 12:00:00

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute W2493 County Road Es East Troy WI | View map

Social Media: How to Build Sustainable Connections Wondering how technology and social media tools can help you grow your farm...

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Garlic Braiding 8/10/13 2PM - 5PM 2013-08-10 14:00:00 2013-08-10 17:00:00

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute W2493 County Road ES East Troy WI | View map

Learn the basic techniques of braiding your softneck garlic at this hands on workshop. By turning your harvested garlic in to lovely...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Farm Preservation in Estate Planning 9/27/13 1PM - 4PM 2013-09-27 13:00:00 2013-09-27 16:00:00

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September 27 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.    $40/$32*     This workshop provides an overview of agricultural trends that can compel farm owners...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Farm-Scale Composting 5/17/13 5PM - 5/18/13 5PM

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Farm-Scale Composting: A means to attaining Farm Resilience through building Soil Fertility May 17 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. & May 18 from 9...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

The year in the Life of a Sheep: Health and Welfare of your Flock 5/3/13 1PM - 4PM

East Troy | View Map

Raising sheep since 1992, Paul and Carol will share their experience dealing with lambing, health, nutrition, reproduction, and marketing....

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Danny Forhman 4/29/13 1PM - 4PM

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Financial Management Tools for Farmers: and anyone who dreams of being a farmer 4/26/13 1PM - 4PM

East Troy | View Map

In this workshop we will explain the basic elements of a farm business plan including enterprise budget, cash flow plans, balance sheets,...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Tractor Safety 2 4/26/13 9AM - 12PM

East Troy | View Map

Get onto the tractors and practice procedures for driving, hooking-up and taking off implements.  Course level:  Beginner *Pre-req:...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Holistic Dairy Care 4/24/13 1PM - 4:30PM

East Troy | View Map

Dr. Dettloff will discuss the importance of soils, high forage diets, ten organic vet tools and the three pronged bio-diverse approach to...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Introduction to Biodynamic Agriculture 4/20/13 9AM - 5PM

East Troy | View Map

Introduction to Biodynamic Agriculture April 20th from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.    $60 Inspired by Rudolf Steiner, hands-on activities include...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Tractor Safety I 4/19/13 9AM - 12PM

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Course level: Beginner Instructor:  David Andrews, MFAI Executive Director

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Chicken Butchering 4/15/13 9AM - 12PM

East Troy | View Map

This workshop will begin with an explanation in the classroom what is needed for butchering poultry. Then we will move to the nearby...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Beekeeping, the Second Year 4/6/13 10AM - 1PM

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Beekeeping, your second year April 6th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.    This class is for those whole have already kept bees for one year and now...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Pest Management for Vegetable Growers 3/22/13 1PM - 4PM

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  Course level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Erin Silva, Associate Scientist, University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Season Extension for Market Growers 3/22/13 9AM - 12PM

East Troy | View Map

This workshop will provide an overview of pest managementfor organic vegetable producers. Topics will includeand overview of...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Farm Preservation in Estate Planning 3/15/13 9AM - 12PM

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March 15  from 9 a.m. – Noon    $40 Learn about estate planning options to secure your farms for future farming opportunities and...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Beekeeping 1 3/9/13 9AM - 12PM

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Dan will present instructions on a holistic approach for the new beekeeper. He will focus on how to develop an understanding and...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Integrating shitake, oyster, wine cap mushrooms into the Market Garden 3/8/13 1PM - 4PM

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Harness the power of fungi into a high value food crop while increasing forest health and adding to your soil's organic matter reserves....

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Grant Writing 3/8/13 8:30AM - 12PM

East Troy | View Map

Need money to help lease farming equipment, conduct research or start a community garden?  This workshop is designed to help you find grant...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Grant Writing 3/6/13 8:30AM - 3/8/13 12PM

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Need money to help lease farming equipment, conduct research or start a community garden? This workshop is designed to help you find grant...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Agricultural Business Fundamentals 3/1/13 9AM - 12PM

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Looking to start a farm-based business? Have questions? This session will guide you through the essential steps and required state and...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Cover Crops Basics 2/15/13 1PM - 4PM

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Join us to cover the basic principles of cover cropping including uses, species selection and management.   Course level: Beginner...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Post Harvest Handling of Vegetables 2/15/13 9AM - 12PM

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Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. – Noon    $40 This workshop will explore good practices for handling your produce from harvest to sale. Main areas of...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Renewable Energy Systems for the Farm: An Overview 2/9/13 9AM - 3PM

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This overview course will provide participants with a basic overview of solar and wind energy technologies and how they can be incorporated...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Irrigation Fundamentals for Vegetable Growers 2/8/13 1PM - 4PM

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Course level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor:  Scott Williams, Gardens to Be

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Agricultural Business Fundamentals 2/8/13 9AM - 12PM

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Course level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor- John Hendrickson, CIAS, UW-Madison & Stone Circle Farm

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Pastured Poultry 2/1/13 1PM - 4PM

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Learn the nuts and bolts of raising meat birds, from day-old chicks to getting them to consumers. This is an exploratory course looking at...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Multi-Species Grazing 2/1/13 9AM - 12PM

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Learn how Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm manages free-range laying hens, pastured poultry, pigs, and cows in a rotational grazing system. ...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Workshops- Multi 2/1/13 9AM - 12PM

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Growing Specialty Cut Flowers 1/25/13 9AM - 12PM

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Specialty cut flowers can be a valuable cash crop if marketed effectively, whether grown as a single income source or in addition to market...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Managing Weeds for Vegetable Production 1/18/13 1PM - 4PM

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Learn how to control weeds for vegetable growing. Focus will be on using equipment to scale up vegetable acreage. We will cover specifics...

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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Cultivating Organic Fruit for Market 1/18/13 9AM - 12PM

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What about fruit? What are my options beyond apples, grapes and strawberries? Is diversifying with fruit the right fit for me? Learn ways...

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