Contact
Leslie SchallerAppalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet)
740-592-3854 Ext. 115
leslies@acenetworks.org
Regenerative Agriculture with Animals at the Center
We are excited to invite you to join ACEnet and Rural Action at Woodland Ridge Farm & Learning Center in Athens on September 25th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Come to this free event to learn about the value and role of livestock in this farm model with Paul Harper of Woodland Ridge, enjoy a farm-to-table lunch, and take a whole farm tour.
Contact Barb from the BnB Stays button at Woodland Ridge.net if you would like the full farm stay experience. There are 4 guesthouse rooms available at a special workshop rate.
Event supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) programs.
Woodland Ridge Agenda
10:00AM Welcome to the Farm and Introductions of Hosts & Attendees.
10:30AM Paul Harper will provide an overview of the farm’s history, values and the role of livestock in the farm's trajectory to create a model of regenerative agriculture.
11:00AM – 12:30PM The farm tour will begin on the upper farm to illustrate how farm learning is an on-going pursuit at Woodland Ridge. Local livestock expert, Richard Jeffers will also accompany Paul on the tour and share his insights.
12:30PM – 1:30PM Farm-to-table lunch will be served featuring local ingredients from the farm and producers from our region.
1:30PM – 2:30PM The walking tour will continue with a visit to the west side of the farm.
2:30PM – 3:30PM The walking tour will finish up with a tour of the east side of the farm.
3:30PM – 4:00PM The day will wrap up with time for feedback to our hosts and reflections on possible next steps for on-going networking and learning opportunities.