Workshop Calendar

Raw Milk and Running a Micro Dairy

with Steve Satow, June 10-11, 2023

Workshop Information

The objectives of this course are to provide a broad introduction to operating a Micro Dairy (or just owning a dairy cow) with a focus on producing safe, healthy and whole raw milk.

The course will provide information on:

• The History of Milking
• The Laws related to Raw Milk
• Cattle, Cows and Milk
• The Benefits of Raw Milk, especially in comparison to Pasteurized Milk
• A1 versus A2 Milk
• Bacteria, Pathogens, Pasteurization, Homogenization, and Milk Testing
• Animal Welfare and Veterinary Practices
• Holistic and Ethical Dairy Farming Practices
• Milking Practices and Equipment
• And a number of other related considerations

For students who are interested in getting hands-on experience in milking and operating a tiny dairy farm (or owning a cow), there will be additional opportunities to shadow or train with the instructor, which can be arranged directly with the instructor.

Workshop Instructor

Steve runs a tiny ethical dairy farm just north of Victoria. In the summer of 2013 he had a chance encounter with a nutritionist who happened to mention that he should drink raw milk. Three months later he had his first three cows. So began a challenging, fascinating, sometimes frustrating and sad, but undeniably amazing journey that he hopes will never end.

His passion for cows and raw milk continues to grow and he loves sharing that passion with anyone who might (or might not) be interested!

Workshop Dates

Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, 2023, 10:30am-3:30pm with an hour lunch break

Workshop Format

In-person at Tiny Tree Herb Farm, Central Saanich

Workshop Tuition

Regular – $162.50 (Early Bird – $150, until May 8)
Students* – $150 (Early Bird – $137.50, until May 8)
PRC Alumni – $155 (Early Bird – $142.50, until May 8)

*PRC diploma students will receive 0.5 NU academic credit for this workshop.

Withdrawal Policy

For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing 30 days or more before the start of the workshop, registrants will receive a full tuition refund less a $40 non-refundable registration fee. For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing more than 14 days but less than 30 days before the start of the workshop, registrants will receive a 50% tuition refund. Without exception, no refunds will be given for withdrawals less than 14 days before the start of the workshop.