The Mini-Farm Course explains all aspects of the Abundance Mini-Farm system. We will cover goats and cows, chickens, ducks, fish, bees fruits and vegetables, as well as soil, composting, pastures and alternative feeds. Our goal is to help you make an informed decisions as your craft your personalized Ultimate Homestead.
Beyond planning, we go in-depth on the major aspects of the farm. For instance, the session on goats will cover breed characteristics, housing requirements, handling, feed and nutrition, security from predators, common health issues, hoof trimming, etc. Course includes access to weekly live group call. Group sessions are enriched by participants questions and experiences. All sessions are recorded, and will be available to participants for 30 days following each session. Whether you’re just considering homesteading, barely getting started or already have a homestead, we are confident, this course can help you make the most of your land.
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The Children’s Course is designed to give children a good foundation in gardening, raising farm animals and all that homesteading entail, while giving them a taste of farm life through live, bi-weekly farm visits. The Children’s Course will cover the following subjects:
Synthesis and synergy
Different Climates
Season’s – The Earth’s Clock
Soil
Farm Tools and Their Uses
Why Home-Grown Food is Better
Difference Between Domestic and Wild Animals
Predators and Prey Animals
Problems in the Gardens: Pests etc.
Plant Parts: Roots, Stems, leaves, Fruits and Seeds
Wonderful Ruminants
Cows vs. Goats
All about Cows
All About Goats
Goat behavior and how to handle them
The “Goatitat” (Goat Habitat)
Goat Nutrition: feed, weight and more
Hoof Trims and Haircuts
Meet The New Kids!
Bottle-feeding kids
Kids: Disbudding and Tattooing. “Papers” and Pedigrees
Milking
Cheesemaking
All About Poultry
The Ultimate “Chickitat” (Chicken Habitat)
Chickens, Types and Breeds
Chickens: Feed for the Best Eggs
Chickens: Broody hens and Hatching Eggs
Meet the New Chicks!
Waterfowl: Ducks, Geese and Muscovies
Meet the New Ducklings!
Fish Farming
The Awesome Black Soldier Fly
What Does Organic Mean?
Why “Pastured” is Better
Fresh Means Healthy
A Balanced Diet From Your Yard
All About Bees
Beehive types and Bee-keeping Equipment
Bee Behavior and Handling
More Bees: Splits and Swarms
Honey Harvesting
All About Fruit
Pruning: Why and How
Plant Propagation: Making More Plants and Trees
Vegetable Gardening Methods
Starting Seeds
Weeds, Weeds, Weeds! All About Weeds!
Guardian Animals
All About Horses and Donkeys
All About Hogs
Pasture and Browse