Join the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) May 4
and 5 for a two-day intensive workshop that will help transform today’s
veterans into tomorrow’s farmers. This first-of-its kind workshop will educate
and train America’s service
men and women on the skills necessary to steward some of America’s most
historic and endangered farm animals. This workshop is a basic intro to
The workshop, though focused on veterans, is now open to
anyone who wants to attend. Priority will be given to veteran registrants. It
will be located at Central Carolina Community College
in Pittsboro, N.C.
Friday’s program will include a full-day classroom session
featuring many local farmers. On Saturday, attendees will visit local,
successful small farm operations where they will get an up-close look at the
realities of heritage breed farming.
The workshop stems from the growing demand from veterans for
more information about heritage breed agriculture. ALBC has experienced a rapid
rise in call volume and inquiries from veterans seeking help getting started
with heritage breed agriculture.
To find out details about the workshop, click here.
To register for the workshop, call the ALBC office at
919-542-5704, or email jberanger@albc-usa.org. The cost of the workshop is $95,
which includes a heritage breed lunch on Friday, and a boxed lunch on Saturday.
