2015 Advanced TrainingChico Hot Springs

Pray, Montana

Advanced training group in class.

Lisa Pierce speaking on applying what she learned in animal welfare inspections to organic inspections.

Patti Bursten Deutsch and Lois Christie during Technology Tips session. Lois and Garth Kahl (not shown) were co-presenters.

Becky Weed at left, with Georgana Webster, speaker and course participant, and Dawn Bales, both from MT Department of Agriculture

Lars Crail, NOP, speaker and participant for training, AGM, and field trips.

Small Group Work during the Advanced training.

Becky Weed, 13 Mile Lamb & Wood, was invited to speak during the

advanced course. She stayed for the whole day, and did

double duty by knitting a wool hat during the event.

Although there was no Outrageous Statement Award given at this event,

one of the most memorable was heard during an animated discussion about

whether chickens should go outside or not and whether they choose to go

outside. She described the enthusiasm her chickens had for the outdoors,

even in the winter. “I know a lot of kids who watch TV and eat Hersey bars and

they don’t go outside either, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good thing.”

Becky Weed’s beautiful yarns –displayed. Becky spoke on the challenges of organic sheep and wool production during the advanced training.

Small Group Work during the Advanced training

Lois Christie, Sean Mulla, and Rob Knotts during advanced training.

Ib Hagsten and Monique Scholz relax at the end of Day 1.