Cow Power Farm

About

the ETHICAL self-sufficient not-for-profit farm showing that humans serve cows (and other animals) and not the other way around!

Story

• Methane powered generators – poo power! (biogas generators) using slurry for fertilizer
• Water pumped via solar or manual bike pump, from stream through irrigation to ponds.
• Vertical gardens take advantage of the sun-facing walls and inbuilt irrigation (aquaponics)
• Old Maids’ Retirement Village – cows can live out their FULL natural life in good health
• Cow Health Management – minerals and deficiencies in soils and cows, paddock rotation, etc
• Biochar production - weeds to good use
• Organic and caring ways to keep your cow happy and healthy
• Training videos and workshops for individuals to learn how to care for cows.
• DVDs – cows having fun, birthing, caring for old cows, self-sufficient farming practices
• Course material available online for free, easy to understand and easy to get help with.
• Transparent declaration of funds, not-for-profit CHARITY
• Cows treated personally and loving - trained to walk with halter, stand tied for hoof trim, come when their name is called, treated to awesome fresh veges and grains every day
• Paddock and garden access to water easily and efficiently, even during droughts.
• Aquaponics systems for growing salad greens and microgreens - goldfish bred onsite to be sold as pets
• Worm farms provide compost and worm tea fertilizer