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[Michael Burns <michael AT fingerlakespermaculture.org>]

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From: IthaCan <mail AT ithacan.ning.com>

On Sunday (Sep 15), join IthaCanners, Chris and Laura and their cow Aspen, on their homestead to learn how to keep a family cow.
Register on line here.

Come learn the in and outs of keeping your own family dairy cow! We will cover: breeds, finding the right cow, nutrition needs, shelter, fencing, the cow's lactation cycle, calving basics, milking (hand and machine), trouble-shooting and common illnesses/infections, calf-sharing, raw milk vs. pasteurization, and uses of milk (yogurt, cheeses, etc) as requested.

Just curious? Thinking of getting your own cow? Expecting your first cow? 

People on all aspects of the family cow path are welcome! 

Come meet our lovely Aspen and her baby, Chloe!

register at:  http://ithacan.ning.com

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Also, Laura will be teaching a homesteading skills class for kids this fall at Northern Lights.  It is open to kids four and older.

Homesteading Food Skills
Wednesdays starting 09/25/2013 for 8 weeks from 2:15-4:15 PM

These classes will be for children 4+ and interested parents, is completely hands-on, and participation is fully encouraged! We'll cover essential and fun food-providing basics such as: chicken/duck keeping, grinding flour and baking bread, cow keeping & milking, making butter & cheese, gardening basics & harvesting, food processing/canning (making tomato sauce-if season cooperates), garlic planting, pasta making, Jelly/Jam making, pumpkin carving and pie baking, and apple sauce/cider pressing! Living close to and off of the land is immensely rich and harmonious; we invite you to join us and share the joy! Small fee for non-NLLC members.

Contact LWoinoski AT gmail.com to inquire.