Event

Duck Management Workshop at Orange Star Farm

Join us for Duck Management, an in-person workshop with Libby Reed of Orange Star Farm on Saturday, September 17th from 8:45-11am. In this workshop participants will learn about managing ducks on a diversified small farm. Managing optimum health throughout their life, maximizing egg production, pasture management and permanent housing/bedding management. Well cover all aspects of waterfowl management and especially how they differ from land fowl, and the importance of effective breed selection for egg laying or meat production. Well also cover egg washing and some basic food safety strategies for managing poultry and vegetable production safely together and what scaling up looks like on a small farm selling a specialty product. There will be many opportunities to ask questions and have discussions with other farmers. A handout of resources will be shared after the event.

Location: Orange Star Farm, 21429 Old Owen Rd, Monroe, Wa 98272
*Parking is limited to 10 cars parked in the driveway so please carpool if you can! You will receive information about parking before the event.

Coffee, tea and a light morning snack will be provided beginning at 8:45am; workshop starts at 9am. Please expect to be moving around the farm, so dress accordingly for both the activity and the weather. This workshop will run rain or shine.

There is a suggested donation of $20 for SnoValley Tilth members and $35 for non-members, to be paid at registration. Each individual participant must register for this event.