WSU Livestock Advisor training begins a new 11-week series of classes Sept. 20 in Stanwood, WA. From fencing, feeding, housing, breeding to pasture management, learn how to raise high-quality poultry, sheep, beef, swine, or goats sustainably. Our WSU Livestock Advisors share experiences and successes so you can be a successful livestock producer. Whether for personnel use or a market enterprise this training will help you develop a strategic plan incorporating livestock into your farm. Several local farm tours are also included in training.
Participants are asked to return 50 hours of volunteer time over a two year period.
Cost of the 10-week course is $125 with a second person from the farm or family free. Offered Tuesday evenings from Sept. 20 through Nov. 29 from 6 – 9 p.m. Classes are held at Stanwood High School, Stanwood, Wash. Download an application at https://skagit.wsu.edu. Contact Joan DeVries at 360-428-4270 Ext. 240, or joand@wsu.edu for questions.
