On June 17-18 2022, the Raw Milk Institute (RAWMI) will be providing Raw Milk Risk Management training in Oregon. This training is will be done in collaboration with Cast Iron Farm (RAWMI Listed farm in Oregon).
About the Training
This 2-day intensive RAWMI training workshop will focus on the benefits of raw milk, grass-to-glass identification of risks, development of a risk management plan, and lessons learned from other raw milk dairies. It is our goal to assure that raw milk is safe and continues to be freely available for both farmers and consumers in Oregon.
The training will be hosted at Cast Iron Farm in McMinnville, Oregon. We'll be providing lots of practical tips for the production of safe raw milk. The training will include formal presentations as well as demonstrations and tours at Cast Iron Farm. This training has been shown to reduce outbreaks and illnesses, increase safety, and lower insurance costs.
Cost and Registration
The cost for this 2-day training workshop is only $35.
If the cost is a barrier, feel free to contact Christine at Cast Iron Farm to learn about potential scholarships.
You can register for the class here:
Class Schedule
Saturday June 17th
9:30am - Arrival and introductions
10:00am - 45 minute presentation by Oregon Department of Ag outlining the new CAFO regulations for anyone owning dairy animals. This will include time for Q&A. If you do not feel comfortable attending a presentation given by the state agency, feel free to join us after lunch.
noon-1pm - Light lunch and snacks
1pm-3pm - RAWMI presentation by Mark McAfee on health benefits of raw milk, safety and risks of raw milk
3pm-3:20pm - Stretch break
3:30pm-5pm - RAWMI presentation on raw milk risk management from grass-to-glass
Sunday June 18th
9:30am - Milking demonstration and tour of Cast Iron Farm
10:30am-noon - RAWMI presentation about raw milk testing and and building a successful raw milk business
noon-1pm - Light lunch and snacks
1pm - One-on-one questions and consultations with RAWMI to answer all your questions
Sunday afternoon tours of Godspeed Hollow, another RAWMI listed farm 20 minutes from Mcmminnville, can be arranged by appointment for those interested.