Farm Ops
Events
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Injury Prevention and Pain Relief for Farm and Field Work
Ithaca, NYPlease note that date, time, and location have changed from previous promotions. The event will be on Cornell's Ithaca Campus, in the Mann 102 Classroom. For those not familiar with campus, we will send an email out 1-2 days prior with directions. The Cornell Small Farms Program is inviting those who do farm and field…
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Feeding Strategies for Riparian Raised Pigs
Centurion Farm, LL 287 Creek Road, Locke, NY, United StatesJoin 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…
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Raising Pigs on Small Acreage
All Family Farm 41 Upper Road, Middletown, NY, United StatesThis farm tour is designed specifically for farmers interested in adding pigs to their operation or improving their current swine management practices on small acreage. Participants will learn the fundamentals of raising pigs in a sustainable and efficient while maximizing limited land resources. Topics will include breed selection, housing and fencing options, feeding strategies, pasture management,…
