December 1: Herbs for Deworming
Dec. 1, 2018 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lonsdale Public Library, Lonsdale, MN
More information:
www.facebook.com/events/742950626037388/
or DresowFamilyFarm@lonstel.com
Herbs for Deworming Sheep (and Goats):
Alternative methods for worming livestock are more important than ever as parasite resistance becomes common. This class talks about different parasites, management techniques and how to effectively use herbs to reduce dependence on chemicals and increase natural immunity. Participants will also learn about different herbs, their effectiveness and how to make herbal formulas that fit their farm
Bio:
Author Alethea Kenney, B.S. D. Vet. Hom. is a Traditional Naturopath, Western herbalist, Aromatherapist and Small Ruminant Nutrition Consultant for North Central Feed Products, LLC in Gonvick, MN. She also has a Diploma in Veterinary Homeopathy and is certified in equine iridology. Her book “An Ounce of Prevention: Raising and Feeding Animals Naturally” is available on Amazon.com, Lulu.com and other online booksellers.
She has spent many years working with large and small animals in a veterinary setting and on the farm. Her experiences with the important role nutrition plays in health led her to design a natural livestock mineral line, Back in Balance Minerals® available nationally through North Central Feed Products, LLC.
With her husband, she has farmed since 1996 and now raises various fiber animals, equines, dogs, cats, various fowl and rabbits sustainably on a farm in northern Minnesota, run primarily on renewable energy.
She writes and teaches about holistic animal care, herbs, homeopathy and minerals as they relate to health in people, companion animals and livestock. She also teaches fiber art workshops.
More information: www.borealbalance.com www.backinbalanceminerals.com www.reedbird.com
More information:
www.facebook.com/events/742950626037388/
or DresowFamilyFarm@lonstel.com
Herbs for Deworming Sheep (and Goats):
Alternative methods for worming livestock are more important than ever as parasite resistance becomes common. This class talks about different parasites, management techniques and how to effectively use herbs to reduce dependence on chemicals and increase natural immunity. Participants will also learn about different herbs, their effectiveness and how to make herbal formulas that fit their farm
Bio:
Author Alethea Kenney, B.S. D. Vet. Hom. is a Traditional Naturopath, Western herbalist, Aromatherapist and Small Ruminant Nutrition Consultant for North Central Feed Products, LLC in Gonvick, MN. She also has a Diploma in Veterinary Homeopathy and is certified in equine iridology. Her book “An Ounce of Prevention: Raising and Feeding Animals Naturally” is available on Amazon.com, Lulu.com and other online booksellers.
She has spent many years working with large and small animals in a veterinary setting and on the farm. Her experiences with the important role nutrition plays in health led her to design a natural livestock mineral line, Back in Balance Minerals® available nationally through North Central Feed Products, LLC.
With her husband, she has farmed since 1996 and now raises various fiber animals, equines, dogs, cats, various fowl and rabbits sustainably on a farm in northern Minnesota, run primarily on renewable energy.
She writes and teaches about holistic animal care, herbs, homeopathy and minerals as they relate to health in people, companion animals and livestock. She also teaches fiber art workshops.
More information: www.borealbalance.com www.backinbalanceminerals.com www.reedbird.com
October 6-7: Fosston Fiber Festival
October 6-7, 2018, Clearbrook City Hall, Clearbrook, MN
More information: fosstonfiberfestival.com
More information: fosstonfiberfestival.com
September 29-30: North Star Farm Tour
Sept. 29-30, 2018, Dresow Family Farm, Lonsdale, MN
More information: www.northstarfarmtour.com/tour-farms-1-4.html
More information: www.northstarfarmtour.com/tour-farms-1-4.html