Practical Farmers of Iowa – Regenerative Agriculture Alliance Field Trip – August 27th, 7:30am-8pm

Saturday, Aug. 27 | 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Hosts: Reginaldo “Regi” Haslett-Marroquín & Wil Crombie

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Chickens are versatile and serve as powerhouses in regenerating a farming system. Hop on the bus with other poultry enthusiasts to learn from Reginaldo “Regi” Haslett-Marroquín and Wil Crombie of the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance in Northfield, Minnesota. Regi and Wil will share how chickens in the “Tree-Range” system are raised in a coop and paddock system that integrates trees and perennial crops like hazelnuts and elderberries.

Content will be delivered in Spanish and English during this event, and interpretation will be provided.

Sponsors:

• Albert Lea Seed
• Savanna Institute

See & Discuss:

• Rotationally raised pastured poultry
• Agroforestry
• Coop infrastructure and set-up
• Perennial crop production (hazelnuts & elderberries)
• Processing and marketing Tree-Range poultry

Departure: The bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. from Practical Farmers of Iowa’s office in Ames, Iowa, with an additional pick-up location in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Return: We will depart from Regeneration Farms to head back around 4 p.m.

Food: Snacks and drinks will be provided for attendees on the bus, and lunch featuring Tree-Range chicken will be provided during the event. Attendees are also welcome to bring personal snacks and beverages.

Note: The event is free, but seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, contact Debra at [email protected] or (515) 232-5661, or register below.