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SUMMARY:Feeding Strategies for Riparian Raised Pigs
DESCRIPTION:Join Farm Ops at veteran owned Centurion Farm\, LLC and Benlauck Farm to explore a riparian forest raised pig operation that combines natural foraging with supplemental\, nutrient-dense feed. The morning session at Centurion Farm\, LLC will cover the temporary infrastructure used in support of this riparian forest-based operation. Participants will walk last year’s and the current year’s riparian forest paddocks and discuss and observe the balance between animal welfare\, vegetation management\, and environmental protection. After lunch\, the group will move to Benlauck Farm to discuss the equipment needs and activities associated with making a nutritious and balanced custom pig feed.  \nWhat to expect:  \nMorning discussion topics and activities will include: \n\ntechniques for temporary infrastructure that pigs will not destroy\,\nthe benefits and risks of a riparian forest-based operation\,\nthe environmental considerations of a riparian forest-based operation\,\na terrain and paddock walk.\n\nLunch will be provided with time to network with other farmer participants. \nAfternoon discussion topics and activities will include:  \n\nthe input requirements for custom feed based on nutritional goals\, \nthe potential cost advantages of making your own custom pig feed\, \nthe steps involved in making custom pig feed\,\nparticipation in select process steps for making pig feed.\n\n Registration closed.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/feeding-strategies-for-riparian-raised-pigs/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Working with your Swine Butcher
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative Working with your Butcher virtual seminar featuring guest speaker Ethan Scheffler\, Meat Lab Manager and Operator at The Ohio State University. In this seminar\, Ethan will share valuable insights on how to effectively work with your butcher\, including key dos and don’ts that can make a big difference in your end product. Producers will also learn practical strategies to get the most value and yield out of their hog carcass\, making this a great event for pork producers who are looking to maximize their processing results.  \n\n 
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/working-with-your-swine-butcher/
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