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At Earthwise Riverstead, we are committed to sustainable practices. Join us as we share exciting news, upcoming events, and seasonal offerings from our farm.
Events
The Small Ruminants Network is collaboratively organizing to bring Trevor Warmedahl’s Sour Milk School 5 day Cheesemaking Workshop to our community this May 16th-20th, from 9:30am-5:30pm daily here at Earthwise Riverstead in Veneta, Oregon.
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Education
We provide education on regenerative agriculture and permaculture. These educational opportunities empower the community. These workshops, classes, work parties, and educational opportunities are ever-evolving. Please sign up below with your email address to learn more and be included in future educational offerings and updates.
Pack Goats & Dairy Goats
We specialize in breeding high-quality pack goats and dairy goats, focusing on strong genetics, sound structure, and dependable temperaments. Our herd is carefully raised to support both working and homestead needs, whether for packing, milk production, or sustainable living. Explore our breeding program, available goats, and resources designed to help you succeed with your own herd.
North American
Pack Goat Association
(NAPgA)
The North American Packgoat Association is an organization established for promoting packing with goats. The organization seeks to further the pursuit of goatpacking by sharing the knowledge, ideas, and experiences of its members, by promoting the use of packgoats to the public as a means of low impact wilderness transportation and recreation. Our mission is to promote the use and enjoyment of packgoats to improve, mentor, and encourage competency in the practice of goatpacking among interested persons; to provide communication among and to disseminate information to interested users; to promote scientific study of the caprine species, their care, welfare and training; to urge recognition of goatpacking as a low impact pack stock alternative; and, to establish traditions which will aid, perpetuate, and further the welfare of goatpacking.
Community
The Small Ruminant Network
The Small Ruminant Network in Oregon, supported by the OSU Extension Service, is a producer-led community mutual-aid network that connects sheep and goat farmers to share knowledge, build skills, and improve animal health. Originating in Lane County, it was created in response to limited access to veterinary services and has grown through regular on-farm gatherings, workshops, and peer-to-peer communication. By fostering collaboration and practical learning, it helps reduce costs, strengthen herd management practices and confidence in caring for their animals.
For more information on who the Small Ruminant Network is and what we do, please read Kara Huntermoon's writings: