Rudolf Steiner taught that every farm should aspire to be a self-contained individuality, or organism, a condition that requires having the appropriate kinds and number of livestock on the farm. Among all the farm animals, the horse is as important as ever for generating fertilizer, while its usefulness as an energy-independent, nonpolluting source of work energy is greater than ever.
In this one-day workshop, farmer Mac Mead will present a comprehensive picture of the role of the horse in the farm organism. After reviewing the basic nature and care of the draft horse and its harness and equipment, we will move from the classroom to the barn, where attendees will get hands-on instruction and practice in the tasks of grooming and harnessing. In the field, attendees will try their hands at several practical tasks, such as logging plowing, discing and working raised beds.
Presenter Mac Mead has some 30 years experience as a biodynamic practitioner, farmer and gardener. As a co-worker at the Fellowship community from 1975 until 2005, Mac learned biodynamic methods directly from former co-workers of Ehrenfried Pfeiffer. Mac was the resident farmer at the Fellowship's Duryea farm from 1997 until 2005.
Cancellation policy:There are no refunds for cancellations less than one week in advance of a workshop. More than one week in advance, registration may be cancelled in exchange for credit toward a future workshop or course.
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