Livestock Tour
Friday, July 15, 2011, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Optional Pre-conference tour (advanced registration required)

Travel by bus to visit two local livestock farming operations

Goat Goat Ed Foshee
Champion Boer goat breeder
5780 Jack Brack Rd Saint Cloud FL 34771-9234
Email: edgarfoshee@earthlink.net
Phone: (407) 506-7529
Web: www.fosheefarms.com

Spend some time with this experienced breeder and see his heard of about 100 Boer goats, the premier meat goat in the United States. Learn about his production and breeding system and his success with artificial insemination and embryo transfer. With 55 years of experience in raising goats you’ll glean wisdom on questions you may not have even thought to ask. See how he groups the heard and learn about his shelters and fencing to save yourself some time and grief in learning in the hard way!

Eggs Lake Meadow Naturals
10000 Mark Adam Rd Ocoee, FL 34761
Email: dale@lakemeadownaturals.net
Phone: (321)206-6262
Web: www.lakemeadownaturals.net

This operation has completed the process of becoming a USDA certified egg packer but also offers much more to see! Learn about their small scale egg washing and sorting machines and incorporate the marketing and agri-tourism ideas you’ll see. Ask about producing for local hotels and restaurants and the farm’s experience with finding a chicken processor. Also see their specialty flocks such as soy fed chickens, and their venture into goats and grass fed beef.

Please note this is a farm tour and participants may expect to walk over uneven paths up to one half mile. Though every reasonable precaution will be taken to prevent injury, participants must sign a liability waiver in order to visit the farms. Closed toe shoes are required and no high heels will be permitted. Dress comfortably for the heat. Light refreshments will be provided.

The registration deadline is June 27. Space is limited so we urge you to register early. Click here to access the conference registration information page.

Agenda-at-a-Glance
Horticulture Tour
Food Safety Plan Workshop
Introductory Beginning Farmer Workshop
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