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Description
In this episode, Deborah Niemann welcomes Anne Petersen of Rosasharn Farmâone of the longest-standing Nigerian Dwarf breeders in the U.S.âto talk about her farm's long-running and highly successful volunteer program. What began as hosting a foreign exchange student over two decades ago has evolved into a dynamic educational experience that has inspired many former volunteers to start their own farms and even veterinary careers.
Anne shares how her program organically developed through her involvement in 4-H, homeschooling, and local agricultural organizations. She emphasizes that the key to a successful volunteer program is education, not free labor, and dives into how she models tasks and responsibilities for volunteers of all ages.
Whether you're thinking of starting a volunteer program or just love hearing about farm-based community building, youâll find inspiration, insight, and practical advice in this thoughtful and experience-rich conversation.
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Thanks for tuning in!
No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information.
đč Check out Goats 365 membership
đč Or explore The Goat Academy
đčLooking for Deborah's books? They can be purchased wherever books are sold, or you can get an autographed copy on our online store.
Happy goat-keeping! đ
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Got a question? đ€Â
Head over to -- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/farm-volunteer-program/ -- and drop it in the commentsâso we can reply!Â
Description
In this episode, Deborah Niemann welcomes Anne Petersen of Rosasharn Farmâone of the longest-standing Nigerian Dwarf breeders in the U.S.âto talk about her farm's long-running and highly successful volunteer program. What began as hosting a foreign exchange student over two decades ago has evolved into a dynamic educational experience that has inspired many former volunteers to start their own farms and even veterinary careers.
Anne shares how her program organically developed through her involvement in 4-H, homeschooling, and local agricultural organizations. She emphasizes that the key to a successful volunteer program is education, not free labor, and dives into how she models tasks and responsibilities for volunteers of all ages.
Whether you're thinking of starting a volunteer program or just love hearing about farm-based community building, youâll find inspiration, insight, and practical advice in this thoughtful and experience-rich conversation.
What Youâll Learn:
Resources Mentioned:
Thanks for tuning in!
No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information.
đč Check out Goats 365 membership
đč Or explore The Goat Academy
đčLooking for Deborah's books? They can be purchased wherever books are sold, or you can get an autographed copy on our online store.
Happy goat-keeping! đ
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