Turn Pro with Tim Wightman

This comes to us from the Oregon Raw Milk Producers Association.  They may already be full, but contact Charlotte if you want more info:

Hi!!

This is just a quick reminder that Tim Wightman is headed out here the weekend of September 7th and 8th..

Same seminar each day, so you only need to attend one.

Also – please forward this to anyone you think might be interested – consumer, producer, or someone who wants to get a cow in the future.

Registration is limited to the first 25 to sign up.  Click on this link to register: http://www.rawmilkpro.com/products-page

After clicking on the link above, select either date and click on “Add to Cart” then check out.  Be sure to add dinner if you want to participate in the open forum.

Tim Wightman Seminar

9/7 at Deck Family Farms $55 – 10AM-3PM

9/8 at Champoeg Creamery $55 – 10AM-3PM

Each event followed by a Master Mind Q and A dinner with Tim, $25

Space is limited to the first 25 people to sign up at each event to maximize learning.

  • First 1.5 hours will be reviewing proper milking and cleaning procedures and equipment

Even if you attended the March session at Champoeg Creamery you will still learn from this review.  I have heard from many of you (and me) since then clarifying and trying to remember what Tim presented.  Studies show we need to hear things as many as 5-7 times for it to sink in, this review will be well worth your time.  I know I am still learning MANY new things at each event!

We will discuss how to prepare your dairy animals to transition to winter feed and manage your pastures through the winter and how to properly prepare them for next spring.  Walk the pastures with Tim explaining the various grasses and heights and nutritional values as the season changes

  • Discussion of fertilizers and soil amendments for animal health and quality milk.
  • If anyone wants to conduct a forage and soil test and bring your results, Tim will analyze them with the group.
  •  Learn the proper nutrition and minerals for your cows and goats.
  • Understand what a standard plate count & coliform count is, where to collect them and how to read them.
  • Your questions and concerns as the discussion develops.

Time: 10 AM-3 PM Bring Your Lunch

Mastermind Q&A dinner with Tim $25 4-6 PM after each event.

I’m looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new producers! We always learn tons from each other!!

xx

Charlotte

Charlotte Smith
President

Oregon Raw Milk Producers Association (ORMPA)

7798 Champoeg Rd NE
St. Paul, OR 97137
503-860-6286

www.champoegcreamery.com

March 17: Tim Wightman Seminar

This is not a Eugene Chapter event, but we post the information here as a service to our local members.  For additional information, please contact Charlotte Smith.

Recommended by the Eugene Chapter Leader:
“I have heard Tim Wightman speak several times at Wise Traditions Conferences, and I went to one of these trainings last November. I can say that it is a wonderful opportunity to go listen to such an experienced dairy person. I highly recommend it to farmers, and I recommend it to consumers so that you know what to look for in your milk producer.  Tim Wightman covers the practical aspects of what it takes to make healthy, delicious, nutrient-dense milk.  Healthy cows don’t happen by accident, and just because milk is “raw” doesn’t mean that it is full of all the nutrients that could be available to us.  Please urge your farmer to attend!”

Scholarships:
In order to support our local raw milk producers attending this event, the Eugene Chapter is offering scholarships. Please contact us (email Lisa at: info@krautpounder.com) if you are interested in attending but cannot afford the (very reasonable) cost.

Tim Wightman Seminar
Sunday, March 17th, 2013, 10 AM – 3 PM
$35/person & $10/12-17 yrs.
Checks payable to ORMPA

The training will include all of the following:

  • Introduction of ORMPA’s common standards, phase 1, and detailed explanation of how to meet those standards to be assured you are properly producing safe/healthy raw milk.
  • Understanding what the milk quality tests are that are recommended by ORMPA including
    1. how to properly handle a milk sample for the test
    2. Understand what a standard plate count & coliform count is and how to read it
  • Tim will give a detailed demonstration on a cow about how to properly prep a cow and udder for milking, then post milking care
  • Learn how to prepare the equipment for milking
  • See how to properly clean and sanitize the milking equipment post-milking including the proper solutions for cleaning/sanitizing
  • Hear how to deal with a chronically messy cow
  • Gain more knowledge on animal behavior so we understand and can predict their actions and be better prepared
  • Learn how to best handle milking during our rainy, muddy winters/springs in Oregon
  • Tim will instruct on how to best transition the cow back onto pasture in early spring
  • And of course, answer the myriad questions that arise
  • This training is appropriate for all cow/goat producers currently milking or thinking about getting into raw milk production either to sell or just to supply your own family

These trainings have been popular and well attended and the feedback afterwards on advancements made is wonderful to hear!!

Please send payment by March 9th so we have an idea of attendance – we have space for about 40 max. Hope to see you March 17th!

Charlotte Smith
President

Oregon Raw Milk Producers Association (ORMPA)

7798 Champoeg Rd NE
St. Paul, OR 97137
503-860-6286

www.champoegcreamery.com

For more information see: http://www.champoegcreamery.com/p/oregon-raw-milk-producers.html

Raw Milk Seminar – Nov 19

I had the opportunity to meet and have lunch with Charlotte Smith, the organizer of this event, at the Wise Traditions Conference last week.  She also spoke at the Chapter Leaders meeting, addressing the reasons for her creating the Oregon Raw Milk Producers Association.  It was very moving and inspiring.  I would like to encourage everyone to attend one of these events.

The Oregon Raw Milk Producers Association and the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund are presenting two seminars on raw milk in Oregon, one right here locally in Junction City!

The Principles of Raw Milk Production FARM WALK

Saturday, November 17; 10am-4:30pm
CHAMPOEG CREAMERY
7798 Champoeg Road NE, St. Paul, OR 97137

Monday, November 19; 10am-4:30pm
DECK FAMILY FARM
25362 High Pass Road, Junction City, OR 97448

For more info on both events, contact Charlotte Smith: champoegcreamery@gmail.com • (503) 860-6286

Download the flier: Champoeg flyer(3)
(right click and “save as”)

Please print this flier and take it to your farmers!
The Eugene Chapter would like to offer sponsorship to farmers and others wishing to attend this seminar. Contact us for more information.

Raw Milk seminar in Junction City

This sounds like a great event!  The Oregon Raw Milk Producers Association and the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund are presenting two seminars on raw milk in Oregon, one right here locally in Junction City!

The Principles of Raw Milk Production FARM WALK

Saturday, November 17; 10am-4:30pm
CHAMPOEG CREAMERY
7798 Champoeg Road NE, St. Paul, OR 97137

Monday, November 19; 10am-4:30pm
DECK FAMILY FARM
25362 High Pass Road, Junction City, OR 97448

For more info on both events, contact Charlotte Smith: champoegcreamery@gmail.com • (503) 860-6286

Download the flier: Champoeg flyer(3)
(right click and “save as”)

Please print this flier and take it to your farmers!
 
The Eugene Chapter would like to offer sponsorship to farmers and others wishing to attend this seminar.  Contact us for more information.