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Homeopathy for Farm Animals - Part II

Building on the principles learned in Homeopathy for Farm Animals, Part ll will investigate homeopathic remedies in greater detail, teaching participants how to evaluate and treat more complicated cases of animal illness and disease on their own farms. Case studies will be used to practice diagnosis and determination of remedies. Participants are encouraged to submit examples from their own experiences and farms for discussion during the workshop.

Participants will be supplied with workshop notes, case studies and worksheets, Gibson's First Aid Homeopathy in Accidents and Ailments, and Yasgur's Homeopathic Dictionary and Holistic Health Reference. Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and snacks will be supplied each day.

Current offerings:

  • Monday & Tuesday, January 21st & 22nd, 2008
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Cost: $100
    in Austin, TX at Whole Foods Market Headquarters - Plaza Level, 550 Bowie Street.


  • Monday & Tuesday, January 28th & 29th 2008
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Cost: $100
    in Ithaca, NY at the Best Western University Inn, 1020 Ellis Hollow Road.
Homeopathy for Farm Animals Part ll

Click here to register for Austin.

Click here to register for Ithaca.

Learn more about Dr. Glen Dupree, the Classical Homeopathic Veterinarian who teaches this course.

Developing and Using Livestock Management Plans on Your Farm

Livestock management plans are common requirements in food assurance programs throughout the USA. Spend 2 hours learning how to develop a livestock management plan for your own farm and how your plan can be used to improve your farm business.

Participants will be supplied with workshop notes and templates. Dinner will be provided.

Current offerings:

  • Monday, January 21st, 2008
    6:00–8:30 p.m.
    Cost: $20
    in Austin, TX at Whole Foods Market Headquarters - Plaza Level, 550 Bowie Street.

Click here to register for Austin.

Conferences

Texas Conference on Organic Production Systems

The Animal Compassion Foundation is a proud sponsor of the 8th annual Texas Conference on Organic Production Systems.

Attend this annual event and learn the latest in organic growing and sustainable agriculture, tour local farms, eat local food, enjoy a movie screening, trade show and return home inspired by others on how to successfully bring local food to your community and school system.

Featured speakers include Jeffrey Smith, author of Seeds of Deception, the world's best-selling book critical of genetically engineered foods; Sally Fallon, author, journalist, chef, nutrition researcher, and founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation; Howard Garrett, "the Dirt Doctor", celebrated author and host of the nationally syndicated radio talk show The Natural Way; Jim Hightower, twice elected Texas Agriculture Commissioner, national radio commentator, writer, public speaker, and author along with 25 other presenters from around the country.

The Animal Compassion Foundation will be sponsoring Dr. Will Winter who will be heading up the Holistic Animal Care track of the conference.

More information about the conference and the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Assoc. can be viewed online at www.tofga.org or by calling 979-836-3135. Those who register before December 31st will save up to $50 dollars.

Conference Dates:

  • Friday — Sunday, February 1st — 3rd, 2008
    being held at the Hilton Conference Center in College Station, TX.
Nourishing Agriculture

Past Workshops

December 2006
A one-day workshop, hosted in partnership by the American Grassfed Association and the Animal Compassion Foundation, was held on December 8th, 2006 at Whole Foods Market Global Offices in Austin, Texas.
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