Do you want to create a thriving system for raising healthy farm animals, while also cultivating a healthy ecosystem on your land? Done wisely, pasture based animal husbandry can be a powerful way to heal the land.
Join us on Saturday, June 21 (5-7pm) at the Land & Table Amherst monthly potluck and skillshare, hosted by Brooklyn Hills Ranch, a family farm focused on holistically raising regenerative meats for the local community.
With over 20 years of experience in holistic ranch management Fred Lyssy will unpack the basics of multi-species grazing and the wisdom of not just raising animals for healthy meat, but understanding what is needed for optimal soil health and what is happening beneath the ground.
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
Anyone interested in animal husbandry, land management, and/or pursuing ecological farm practices that focus on regenerating the soil.
WHEN: Saturday, June 21 (5-7pm)
WHERE: Brooklyn Hills Ranch (Amherst County, Virginia)
186 Foothills Trail Amherst, VA 24521
(Please park in the front field before the creekbed if your vehicle is low to the ground. Crossing the creekbed is an option for vehicles that are higher off the ground.)
WHAT TO BRING:
- Friends and family.
- Lawn chairs or picnic blanket.
- Your own plate, silverware, and water.
(help us keep disposable dishware out of the landfill!)
- A healthy and yummy dish to share.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
(Q) Are your events kid friendly?
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(A) Yes, many families attend our events. Kids are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult throughout the event. But keep in mind there is no childcare and we do not currently offer kids programming. Children left unattended will be given a rambunctious puppy and a frappuccino. ;)
(Q) Can I bring my dog?
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(A) No. We love dogs but they need to stay home. Except for the possible frappucino puppy that we theoretically would provide. You've been warned ;)
(Q) What kind of food should I bring?
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(A) If it's your first time don't feel pressure to impress anyone. Keep it simple: bread and butter, chips and salsa, watermelon, etc. Want to go the extra mile? Put together a casserole. Bring enough to feed a handful of people. After that you'll get the hang of it. Don't have time to make anything? Come anyway!
(Q) Are Land & Table events free and open to the public?
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(A) Our monthly potlucks are free and open to the public but if you value what we do, we ask that you consider making a donation on our website or when you come. This helps us with admin, management, event organizing costs, and advancing our mission to create a thriving local foodshed.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to connecting, equipping, and supporting the local food movement in the Lynchburg, Virginia region. Learn more about us at:
https://www.landandtable.com
Donate today:
https://landandtable.com/give/
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VENUE DETAILS:
Owned by Fred and Amber Lyssy, Brooklyn Hills Ranch is a regenerative family farm focused on raising pasture-based, nutrient dense meats for the local community. Fred and Amber are the hospitable hosts of the monthly Land & Table Amherst meeting (meets each third Saturday of every month).
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