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SUMMARY:Recognizing Signs and Identifying Illness or Injury in Pigs
DESCRIPTION:Livestock specialist Ashley McFarland and swine producer Adam McFarland- Top Notch Livestock & Meats will teach swine farmers how to recognize early signs of illness or injury in pigs. Participants will learn to observe daily behavior\, and other key observations. The session will cover common indicators that change daily on a swine operation. Presenters will emphasize the importance of early identification\, proper documentation\, and timely intervention to prevent disease spread\, reduce losses\, and improve animal welfare. This training helps producers maintain healthier\, more productive herds.  \nThis event is only open to farmers in NYS. \n \n\n\n\nFarm Ops: 2025-26 Pig Production Cohort\nPlease fill out our questionnaire to be added to the email list to receive event notification regarding ‘virtual’ Pig Production Cohort activities.  Once you register for a virtual event\, you will be included on all virtual event emails and do not have to register again. Registration for in person events will happen on a separate form. \n"*" indicates required fields \n \n\n\nStep 1 of 4\n        	 \n\n25%\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility\n\n\nDo you live in New York State?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n                         \n                    \n \n\n\n\n\nAdministrative Information\n\n\nAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\n\n\nName*\n\n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                 \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                 \n\nPhone* \n\n\nEmail* \n\n                            \n                        \n\n\nAddress*\n\n                         \n                                        \n                                        Street Address\n                                    \n                                        \n                                        Address Line 2\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    City\n                                 \n                                        AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n                                        State\n                                      \n                                    \n                                    ZIP Code\n                                 \n\n \n\nCounty \nAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYates\n\nFarm Business Name (if operational) \n\n\n\nWhat best describes your agricultural work?*\n\n\n\n					\n					I am an aspiring farmer (not yet farming)\n			\n\n					\n					I am a farm manager\, employee\, intern\, volunteer\, etc.\n			\n\n					\n					I am a beginning farmer (farming less than 10 years)\n			\n\n					\n					I am a farmer\, who has been farming for over 10 years\n			\n\n					\n					Not represented here\n			\n\n\n\nIf your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below. \n\n\n\nHave you enrolled in BF 138: Getting Started with Pastured Pigs in the past?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n                         \n                    \n \n\n\n\n\nSelection Criteria Questions\n\n\nAre you currently operating a pig enterprise?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 1-2 years.\n			\n\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 3-5 years.\n			\n\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 5-10 years.\n			\n\n					\n					No\, I just want to learn about raising pigs.\n			\n\n\n\n\nWhat type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.*\n\n\n\n								\n								Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n							\n\n								\n								Farrow to Feeder  (you farrow and sell feeder piglets)\n							\n\n								\n								Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n							\n\n								\n								Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finish weight)\n							\n\n								\n								Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finish weight)\n							\n\n								\n								Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n							\n\n								\n								Show Pigs\n							\n\n								\n								Other\n							\n\n\n\nPlease provide us any other information about your pig production operations that may not be reflected above. \n\n\n\nAre you currently selling pork?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\nIf you are selling custom or USDA half and whole pigs\, respond yes. If you are selling retail pork cuts\, respond yes. \n\n\nAre you currently selling pork? Choose all that apply.*\n\n\n\n								\n								Non USDA halves and wholes\n							\n\n								\n								USDA halves and wholes\n							\n\n								\n								Retail cuts (off the farm)\n							\n\n								\n								Retail cuts (online sales platforms)\n							\n\n								\n								Retail cuts (other grocery/food establishments)\n							\n\n								\n								Wholesale to other grocery/food establishments\n							\n\n								\n								Restaurants\n							\n\n								\n								Other\n							\n\n\n\nPlease provide us any other information you wish to about your pork sales. \n\n\n\n\n                         \n                    \n \n\n\n\n\nDemographics\n\n\nAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Alum or Current Student\n			\n\n					\n					Cooperative Extension\n			\n\n					\n					Faculty\n			\n\n					\n					Staff\n			\n\n					\n					No Affiliation\n			\n\n\nIf you are retired from Cornell University or Cooperative Extension\, please select your former appointment.\n\n\nHow do you identify?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Female\n			\n\n					\n					Male\n			\n\n					\n					Gender Non-Conforming\n			\n\n					\n					Prefer Not to Answer\n			\n\n\n\n\nWith which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n\n\n\n								\n								African American/Black\n							\n\n								\n								American Indian/Alaska Native\n							\n\n								\n								Asian\n							\n\n								\n								Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n							\n\n								\n								Hispanic/Latino\n							\n\n								\n								White\n							\n\n								\n								Prefer Not to Answer\n							\n\n								\n								Other\n							\n\n\nNOTE: The social definition of “race” has resulted in systemic institutional racism and made it more challenging for people of color to farm. We ask this question as one measure toward our goal of supporting ALL people who farm or want to farm. You can read more about this commitment in our Equity and Justice Statement on our About page.\n\n\nIn Person Events\n\n\nCurrently we have the following in person events scheduled for 2026. Scholarships to support travel will be available. Check the events you will be interested in attending based on the topics\, dates and locations.\n\n\n\n								\n								May 2\, 2026. Install temporary fencing and containment area and infrastructure (hands on activities)\, raising pigs in riparian forest\, paddock terrain walk. Centurion Farm\, LLC\, Locke\, NY.\n							\n\n								\n								June 6\, 2026. Permanent fencing and infrastructure\, selling cuts at local retail locations\, raising and processing heritage pigs. All Family Farm\, Middleton\, NY\n							\n\n								\n								July 11\, 2026. Farrowing infrastructure and operations\, paddock terrain walk\, raising and processing heritage pigs. Top Notch Meats\, Jordanville\, NY.\n							\n\n\n\n\nPossible Other Topics\n\n\nWe are working to coordinate additional events next year. Select events you would be interested in attending.\n\n\n\n								\n								Virtual seminar with a swine veterinarian.\n							\n\n								\n								Virtual seminar with a butcher.\n							\n\n								\n								In person visit to a livestock auction house.\n							\n\n\n\n\n\n \n            \n            \n            \n            \n             \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n             \n \n\nΔ
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/recognizing-signs-and-identifying-illness-or-injury-in-pigs/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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UID:10000313-1773945000-1773950400@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Inspecting and Pricing a Pig for Purchase
DESCRIPTION: Livestock specialist Ashley McFarland and swine producer Adam McFarland- Top Notch Livestock & Meats will guide beginning swine farmers through the essential steps of inspecting and pricing a pig for purchase. Participants will learn how to evaluate structural correctness\, body condition\, growth potential\, and overall health. The session will cover identifying red flags and signs of disease. Ashley and Adam will also explain how genetics\, age\, weight\, and market goals influence pricing\, helping new producers understand fair value. This practical instruction equips beginners to make confident\, informed purchasing decisions that support herd success. \n\n\n\nFarm Ops: 2025-26 Pig Production Cohort\nPlease fill out our questionnaire to be added to the email list to receive event notification regarding ‘virtual’ Pig Production Cohort activities.  Once you register for a virtual event\, you will be included on all virtual event emails and do not have to register again. Registration for in person events will happen on a separate form. \n"*" indicates required fields \n \n\n\nStep 1 of 4\n        	 \n\n25%\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility\n\n\nDo you live in New York State?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n                         \n                    \n \n\n\n\n\nAdministrative Information\n\n\nAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\n\n\nName*\n\n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                 \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                 \n\nPhone* \n\n\nEmail* \n\n                            \n                        \n\n\nAddress*\n\n                         \n                                        \n                                        Street Address\n                                    \n                                        \n                                        Address Line 2\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    City\n                                 \n                                        AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n                                        State\n                                      \n                                    \n                                    ZIP Code\n                                 \n\n \n\nCounty \nAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYates\n\nFarm Business Name (if operational) \n\n\n\nWhat best describes your agricultural work?*\n\n\n\n					\n					I am an aspiring farmer (not yet farming)\n			\n\n					\n					I am a farm manager\, employee\, intern\, volunteer\, etc.\n			\n\n					\n					I am a beginning farmer (farming less than 10 years)\n			\n\n					\n					I am a farmer\, who has been farming for over 10 years\n			\n\n					\n					Not represented here\n			\n\n\n\nIf your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below. \n\n\n\nHave you enrolled in BF 138: Getting Started with Pastured Pigs in the past?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n                         \n                    \n \n\n\n\n\nSelection Criteria Questions\n\n\nAre you currently operating a pig enterprise?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 1-2 years.\n			\n\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 3-5 years.\n			\n\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 5-10 years.\n			\n\n					\n					No\, I just want to learn about raising pigs.\n			\n\n\n\n\nWhat type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.*\n\n\n\n								\n								Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n							\n\n								\n								Farrow to Feeder  (you farrow and sell feeder piglets)\n							\n\n								\n								Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n							\n\n								\n								Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finish weight)\n							\n\n								\n								Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finish weight)\n							\n\n								\n								Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n							\n\n								\n								Show Pigs\n							\n\n								\n								Other\n							\n\n\n\nPlease provide us any other information about your pig production operations that may not be reflected above. \n\n\n\nAre you currently selling pork?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\nIf you are selling custom or USDA half and whole pigs\, respond yes. If you are selling retail pork cuts\, respond yes. \n\n\nAre you currently selling pork? Choose all that apply.*\n\n\n\n								\n								Non USDA halves and wholes\n							\n\n								\n								USDA halves and wholes\n							\n\n								\n								Retail cuts (off the farm)\n							\n\n								\n								Retail cuts (online sales platforms)\n							\n\n								\n								Retail cuts (other grocery/food establishments)\n							\n\n								\n								Wholesale to other grocery/food establishments\n							\n\n								\n								Restaurants\n							\n\n								\n								Other\n							\n\n\n\nPlease provide us any other information you wish to about your pork sales. \n\n\n\n\n                         \n                    \n \n\n\n\n\nDemographics\n\n\nAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Alum or Current Student\n			\n\n					\n					Cooperative Extension\n			\n\n					\n					Faculty\n			\n\n					\n					Staff\n			\n\n					\n					No Affiliation\n			\n\n\nIf you are retired from Cornell University or Cooperative Extension\, please select your former appointment.\n\n\nHow do you identify?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Female\n			\n\n					\n					Male\n			\n\n					\n					Gender Non-Conforming\n			\n\n					\n					Prefer Not to Answer\n			\n\n\n\n\nWith which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n\n\n\n								\n								African American/Black\n							\n\n								\n								American Indian/Alaska Native\n							\n\n								\n								Asian\n							\n\n								\n								Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n							\n\n								\n								Hispanic/Latino\n							\n\n								\n								White\n							\n\n								\n								Prefer Not to Answer\n							\n\n								\n								Other\n							\n\n\nNOTE: The social definition of “race” has resulted in systemic institutional racism and made it more challenging for people of color to farm. We ask this question as one measure toward our goal of supporting ALL people who farm or want to farm. You can read more about this commitment in our Equity and Justice Statement on our About page.\n\n\nIn Person Events\n\n\nCurrently we have the following in person events scheduled for 2026. Scholarships to support travel will be available. Check the events you will be interested in attending based on the topics\, dates and locations.\n\n\n\n								\n								May 2\, 2026. Install temporary fencing and containment area and infrastructure (hands on activities)\, raising pigs in riparian forest\, paddock terrain walk. Centurion Farm\, LLC\, Locke\, NY.\n							\n\n								\n								June 6\, 2026. Permanent fencing and infrastructure\, selling cuts at local retail locations\, raising and processing heritage pigs. All Family Farm\, Middleton\, NY\n							\n\n								\n								July 11\, 2026. Farrowing infrastructure and operations\, paddock terrain walk\, raising and processing heritage pigs. Top Notch Meats\, Jordanville\, NY.\n							\n\n\n\n\nPossible Other Topics\n\n\nWe are working to coordinate additional events next year. Select events you would be interested in attending.\n\n\n\n								\n								Virtual seminar with a swine veterinarian.\n							\n\n								\n								Virtual seminar with a butcher.\n							\n\n								\n								In person visit to a livestock auction house.\n							\n\n\n\n\n\n \n            \n            \n            \n            \n             \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n             \n \n\nΔ \n\n \n 
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/inspecting-and-pricing-a-pig-for-purchase/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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UID:10000284-1774693800-1774702800@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Injury Prevention and Pain Relief for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Farm Ops is excited to host Physical Therapist Brian Westlake\, DPT\, Cert. MDT at the Clear Path for Veterans venue on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 to discuss and demonstrate how farmers can use simple cause-and-effect movement analysis known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® to take control and recover from an injury as rapidly as possible.    \nBrian grew up working on his grandparent’s farm in Aurelius\, New York where he learned first-hand the physical nature of work in agriculture. After becoming a physical therapist\, he worked for the Veterans Health Administration for 25 years where he focused on maximizing the health and wellness of the Veterans community. With his retirement from the VA\, Brian has taken what he learned from that experience to now focus on maximizing the health and wellness of the agricultural community.   \nCome join this event to learn how pain relief and injury prevention is possible using the tools on your farm. Veteran and non veteran farmers are invited. Farm partners are welcome to attend but must register separately. Participants must reside in NYS.  It is recommended that participants wear clothing appropriate for exercise. Lunch will be provided.   \nSorry. This form is no longer available.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/injury-prevention-and-pain-relief-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Clear Path for Veterans\, 1223 Salt Springs Road\, Chittenango\, NY\, 13037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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