Design Your Own Dairy Farm
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 07/12/2024
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What will you learn?
Walk in a Dairy Farmer’s Shoes: Get an insider look into the complex world of modern dairy farming, addressing a range of challenges ranging from financial to environmental, logistical, and even social. We invite you to delve deep into the concepts of animal welfare as we apply it in a dairy farm setting, encouraging you to envision how current dairy farming practices can evolve to align with your values and better the well-being of both humans and animals. You’ll participate in interactive discussions, trivia, and take a virtual tour of the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre to gain firsthand experience of life as a dairy farmer.
Create Your Ideal Dairy Farm: Equipped your new found knowledge about animal welfare, it's your turn to design a sustainable farm that champions the welfare of dairy cows, while respecting the perspectives of both the animals and the farmers that care for them. This part of the camp is intended to spark your imagination and compassion, encouraging a mindful exploration of how farm design influence animal behavior and health. Seize this opportunity to rethink, redesign, and revolutionize the way we farm for a kinder and more sustainable future for livestock animals.
Please Note: This camp will involve discussions on sensitive topics surrounding traditional dairy farming practices, such as early cow-calf separation. These discussions are important for a thorough grasp of the industry and its effects on animal welfare. We handle these subjects with care, as they are essential in developing empathetic yet informed views among camp participants.
Additional Notes
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All camp materials will be provided.
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Refund policy: Email us at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the camp for a full refund.
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VISST reserves the right to cancel camps and refund camp fees due to low enrolment. In this event, we will provide as much advance notice as possible.
Questions?
Please email camps@visst.ca
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