Transitioning an Organic Farm to Draft Power

Join NOFA-NY, Jean-Paul Courtens, Jody Bolluyt, and Donn Hewes for a look at what it takes to transition a large successful CSA to horse power.  How is it different from starting a horse powered farm?  We will take a tour of Roxbury Farm where we will attempt to answer the question - What if we were doing it with horses?  The tour will be followed by a sit down (hopefully in the grass) discussion about what aspects of transition might be common to most farms, and what challenges might be unique to individual operations.  Bring your questions and ideas and join us for this fun experiment.

Roxbury Farm is run by Jean-Paul Courtens and Jody Bolluyt, who, along with the farm’s staff, produce a diverse array of vegetables and grass-fed meats. The farm feeds over 1200 families in the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and New York City. Roxbury Farm follows biodynamic practices and is a Farmer’s Pledge member of NOFA-NY.

Please register for this event by visiting the NOFA-NY Shopping page or by calling Katie (Membership & Registration Coordinator) at (585)271-1979 ext 512.
 

Made possible in part by a USDA Risk Management Agency Small Sessions Grant.