Farm Ops
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Recognizing Signs and Identifying Illness or Injury in Pigs
Virtual EventLivestock 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…
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Inspecting and Pricing a Pig for Purchase
Virtual EventLivestock 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…
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Injury Prevention and Pain Relief for Farmers
Clear Path for Veterans 1223 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango, NY, United StatesFarm 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. Brian grew…
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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…
