Horses for clean water feeding with hay in a horse barn.

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Far Away Farm: Managing Livesock on a Small Acreage

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Come out to Ravensdale with King Conservation District and Horses for Clean Water! Learn all about how the landowners of Far-Away Farm have put in the work to turn this property from the blackberry patch they purchased to a home for their family, a horse, three goats, and over 50 chickens—even with a neighboring herd of 100 elk!

This tour is a great opportunity for those in the process of improving their own land, curious about support available for land improvement projects, or wanting to learn more about how to support local water quality while caring for small livestock. We will learn from the Far-Away Farm landowners about their successes and challenges, as well as Horses for Clean Water and KCD staff.

Topics on this tour include:

  • How to focus when it feels like everything needs to happen
  • How to prioritize projects
  • Resources available for dealing with weeds
  • Resources available for livestock management
  • Living with elk
  • Using small acreage for a business
Healthy pasture management practices for sustainable horse keeping.
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