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Work-Life Balance in Farming:

Tips for Success in Modern Day Times with

Jessica Crocker of Ozarks Hippie Goat Farm

Tues. May 10th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm CST
(Zoom Webinar)

According to the U.S. Census of Agriculture, over 52 percent of farmers have a primary occupation other than farming. Jessica Crocker of Ozarks Hippie Goat Farm will discuss her family's approach to part time farming and achieving a work-life balance as they raise quality ADGA registered Nigerian Dwarf goats and offer all natural skin-care products along with working full time jobs.

Register here to attend this free zoom workshop and tell your friends about it on the Facebook event page.

This work is supported by 2501 grant AO192501X443G009 from the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Produce Food Safety with Patrick Byers
Mon. May 16th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm CST
(Zoom Webinar)

Farmers are not interested in making people sick! This class will discuss the intersection of produce food safety and farming practices. Topics will include health and hygiene, safe use of manures and amendments, animals and produce, water, safe handling practices at harvest, and development of a farm food safety plan. The instructor is MU Extension horticulture field specialist and produce food safety specialist Patrick Byers.

Register here to attend this free zoom workshop and tell your friends about it on the Facebook event page.

This work is supported by BFRDP grant 2019-49400-30461 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Millsap Farms Walk: Ozark Food Ways
Weds. May 18th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm CST
(In person at Millsap Farms, 6593 Emu Lane, Springfield, MO 65803)

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED!*
Space is limited to 50 guests, so be sure to register here for free and tell your friends about it on the Facebook event page.

Enjoy a warm spring evening stroll through picturesque Millsap Farms while learning about Ozark Food Ways. Hear from experts on foraging, horticulture, farming, and cooking around the history and importance of food and farming in our area.

This work is supported by BFRDP grant 2019-49400-30461 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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