Intro to Pastured Rabbits & Homestead Processing

Saturday, March 14, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm Did you know that rabbit manure is the best for vegetable gardening? As a wonderful organic fertilizer not conducive to the microbes that cause illness in humans, rabbit manure is extra valuable when you know how they are raised. Whether you grow them as pets, for their rich fertilizer, or meat, there are some specifics that we want to share! Join us to learn how we developed our pastured rabbit production system and how we utilize them in our vegetable production to heal the soil. This workshop will cover raising and breeding in a hybrid pasture model, perfect for homesteaders or enthusiasts looking to raise rabbits for meat. Throughout this workshop, we will explore the pastured systems that White Oak Pastures implements, along with looking back on how we have progressed and improved over the years. You will also learn how to humanly slaughter, then break down a rabbit carcass. Finally, we will demonstrate cooking techniques when working with rabbit meat in the kitchen.  This educational event is a fantastic way to get a 360 view on what it takes to raise, handle, and dispatch pastured rabbits on your own!    Meet your Presenter: Lindsey was born and raised in Westfield, New Jersey - a suburban town outside of New York City. She graduated from Boston College with a degree in Finance and worked for eight years at PwC as a management consultant for financial institutions. Her love for farming began with a passion for promoting health and nutrition. She left her career in consulting to learn what it takes to produce nourishing food as she traveled down the East Coast working on farms. She came to White Oak Pastures as an intern in 2021 and she and her husband fell in love with the White Oak community. Lindsey is the Livestock Data Manager and Organic Garden / Rabbit Manager and enjoys blending her consulting skills with her love for farming. Cabin and RV Park lodging options online at: https://whiteoakpastures.com/pages/farm-cabins If your travel plans include flying, please note that the closest airports to our farm are a bit too far for ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft. We recommend making arrangements for a rental car to ensure you have adequate transportation. Please Note! *Event ticket purchases are final, and cannot be refunded. However, we know life can get in the way! Please contact us if you need to cancel your participation in an event that you previously purchased tickets for. We will be happy to credit your money for a future farm visit, in the form of a credit in the General Store towards food/merchandise, lodging, or towards another event. Our educational classes and workshops are not geared for small children, unless otherwise specified. As a general rule, a child under ten is not able to participate, due to safety concerns. If you would like to purchase an adult-priced ticket for a teenager, you may do so with the understanding that we usually recommend our educational opportunities for those 18 years old and up.