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Class on Using Willow for Livestock Fodder - $40 (Franklin)
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Salix, commonly known as willow, is an amazing sustainable and renewable resource for the farm and homestead. With prices of everything continuing to rise, and uncertainty in the global political climate, the best thing we can do as farmers and homesteaders is be prepared, reduce reliance on outside sources, and positively impact the environment.
There are more than 300 species of willow and certain types lend themselves to certain uses. Some types of willow are an excellent feed source for sheep, goats, rabbits, honeybees, and chickens.
This class will cover:
• Types of tree fodder systems.
• Starting and maintaining a feed plot.
• When to coppice and when to pollard.
• Storage for winter use.
• Tour of existing willow plots.
• Nutritional content and benefits of willow.
• Selecting appropriate varieties of willow.
Each participant gets 5 willow cuttings of species known to be used for livestock fodder.
Other willow uses, including living chicken tunnels, bee fodder, windbreaks, basketry, DIY rooting hormone, and others will be explored and discussed.
This class is appropriate for learners 16 and older (babes in arms are welcome, encouraged actually) and costs $40 per person.
Class size is limited to ensure a positive and meaningful experience for all learners.
Saturday, April 11, 1-3:30 pm
This is a rain or shine event. In the event of rain components of the class that can transfer to an indoor setting will take place in the barn classroom.