Event information
- When
- 22 January 2023 - 24 March 2024
- Where
18 East Street, Murrumbateman NSW 2582
- Category
- Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
- Food and Wine
- Accessibility
- Welcomes people with access needs
Overview of this event
If you are interested in dairy goats and their amazing products such as fresh milk, cheese and even soap this workshop is perfect for you.
To be hosted by Win’s Creek Meadery in Murrumbateman, only 30 min drive from Canberra CBD, this 4-hour work shop will include:
interactive session on goat farming
practice session milking a goat
lunch at Win’s Creek Meadery featuring goat cheese and honey pizza
interactive session on cheese making fundamentals
interactive session on goat milk soap making
complimentary goat milk soaps
other goodies
During this the workshop you will:
Learn about benefits of running goats on your small farm including products you may be able to produce for your family using your own goats milk
Discover various dairy goat breeds, specifically those that are most suitable for smaller farms
Equip yourself with an understanding of small scale goat dairy farming requirements including paddocks, fencing, other required facilities and biosecurity regime
Learn about goat husbandry, feeding, health management and reproduction
Gain an understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks
Gain practical skills of milking a goat
Learn about the principles of cheese making including practical advice on two of the most popular goat cheeses
Learn a simple method of producing goat milk soap
Contact details
Getting there
18 East Street, Murrumbateman NSW 2582
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