"Leap Day Farms is small family run homestead that focuses on education of sustainable practices and self-reliant skills."  Dez and Micah Kane and their family have experienced the real impact of climate change firsthand on their family farm in Denver Colorado.  They moved to Shippensburg because of growing water scarcity issues in the mile high city.  They are dedicated to regenerative agriculture and reflective practices that reduce environmental impacts, and promote resiliency and community stewardSHIP.  Check out this article:

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2023/02/local-family-and-shippensburg-university-strive-for-sustainability#disqus_thread

You are invited to visit the farm and participate in fun active-learning workshops from about 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. These include: Biosecurity, Animal Husbandry, Milking Dairy Goats, Traditional and Sustainable Cultivation Practices, Putting the U in Sustainability: Composting and other Practices, Growing Local Food Systems and Community Engagement. Some snacks and beverages will be provided. 

Volunteers are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle. We will provide some additional refreshments and snacks. 

Bring gloves if you like to wear your own and durable shoes (no open toes). All foot ware will need to be cleaned/sanitized to prevent the spread of disease 

Other Questions? Specific questions should be directed to Dr. Cornell (srcornell@ship.edu)