RSPCA launches short course for Victorian hobby farmers

ANYONE who currently owns a farmlet or is interested in hobby farming is encouraged to sign up to RSPCA Victoria’s first-ever short course for hobby farmers to improve their knowledge.

With many people opting for a tree change post-pandemic, this fun and engaging course comes at the perfect time.

The new course, to be held from 9am-12pm on Saturday, October 15 at RSPCA Burwood East, will provide an introduction to owning and caring for livestock in small acreage systems to optimise animal health and wellbeing.

The course will also cover how to conduct management and husbandry practices in a safe manner for both animals and people, promoting responsible livestock ownership and stewardship.

While this course will not cover caring for horses and ponies, there will be a course focusing specifically on these animals coming up shortly.

Find out more or register at rspcavic.org/we-bought-a-farmlet