BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cornell Small Farms - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cornell Small Farms REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T072416 CREATED:20260304T181818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T120055Z UID:10000314-1777716000-1777734000@smallfarms.cornell.edu 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 Register below.   \n\n\n \n \n Farm Ops Registration: 2026 Feeding Strategies for Riparian Raised Pigs\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n Step 1 of 4\n \n \n 25%\n \n \n EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Address* \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 CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\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 If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you currently operating a pig enterprise?\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 What type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.\n \n  Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n \n \n Farrow to Feeder (you farrow and sell feeder piglets) \n \n \n Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finished weight)\n \n \n Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finished weight)\n \n \n Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n \n \n Show Pigs\n \n \n Other\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n \n \n Are you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?\n \n \n \n Cooperative Extension\n \n \n \n Faculty\n \n \n \n Staff\n \n \n \n No Affiliation\n How do you identify?*\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 With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n \n African American/Black\n \n \n American Indian/Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n Hispanic/Latino\n \n \n White\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n \n Other\n NOTE: 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/feeding-strategies-for-riparian-raised-pigs/ LOCATION:Centurion Farm\, LL\, 287 Creek Road\, Locke\, NY\, 13092\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T072416 CREATED:20260401T181145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181145Z UID:10000418-1778783400-1778788800@smallfarms.cornell.edu 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 \n \n Farm Ops: 2025-26 Pig Production Cohort\n Please 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 Step 1 of 4\n \n \n 25%\n \n \n EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Address* \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 CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\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 If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.Have you enrolled in BF 138: Getting Started with Pastured Pigs in the past?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Selection Criteria QuestionsAre you currently operating a pig enterprise?*\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 What type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.*\n \n Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n \n \n Farrow to Feeder (you farrow and sell feeder piglets)\n \n \n Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n \n \n Show Pigs\n \n \n Other\n Please provide us any other information about your pig production operations that may not be reflected above.Are you currently selling pork?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n If you are selling custom or USDA half and whole pigs\, respond yes. If you are selling retail pork cuts\, respond yes. Are you currently selling pork? Choose all that apply.*\n \n Non USDA halves and wholes\n \n \n USDA halves and wholes\n \n \n Retail cuts (off the farm)\n \n \n Retail cuts (online sales platforms)\n \n \n Retail cuts (other grocery/food establishments)\n \n \n Wholesale to other grocery/food establishments\n \n \n Restaurants\n \n \n Other\n Please provide us any other information you wish to about your pork sales.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\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 If you are retired from Cornell University or Cooperative Extension\, please select your former appointment.How do you identify?*\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 With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n \n African American/Black\n \n \n American Indian/Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n Hispanic/Latino\n \n \n White\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n \n Other\n NOTE: 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.In Person EventsCurrently 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 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 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 July 11\, 2026. Farrowing infrastructure and operations\, paddock terrain walk\, raising and processing heritage pigs. Top Notch Meats\, Jordanville\, NY.\n Possible Other TopicsWe are working to coordinate additional events next year. Select events you would be interested in attending.\n \n Virtual seminar with a swine veterinarian.\n \n \n Virtual seminar with a butcher.\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 Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/working-with-your-swine-butcher/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Farm Ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T072416 CREATED:20260323T180717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T180845Z UID:10000416-1780740000-1780747200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Raising Pigs on Small Acreage DESCRIPTION:This 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.  \n Topics will include breed selection\, housing and fencing options\, feeding strategies\, pasture management\, and seasonal care considerations. The workshop will also cover animal health basics\, biosecurity\, and practical tips for handling and working with pigs safely.  \n By the end of the session\, participants will have a clear understanding of how to successfully integrate pigs into a small-scale farm\, reduce input costs\, and produce high-quality pork for personal use or local markets. The program will also provide an opportunity to connect with other veteran farmers and share experiences\, resources\, and support networks.  This event is made possible through the Cornell Small Farm Program’s Veteran in Agriculture Project\, Farm Ops\, and Cornell Cooperative Extension\, Sullivan County.   \n\n \n \n Farm Ops Registration: 2026 Raising Pigs on Small Acreage\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n Step 1 of 4\n \n \n 25%\n \n \n EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Address* \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 CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\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 If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you currently operating a pig enterprise?\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 What type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.\n \n  Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n \n \n Farrow to Feeder (you farrow and sell feeder piglets) \n \n \n Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finished weight)\n \n \n Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finished weight)\n \n \n Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n \n \n Show Pigs\n \n \n Other\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n \n \n Are you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?\n \n \n \n Cooperative Extension\n \n \n \n Faculty\n \n \n \n Staff\n \n \n \n No Affiliation\n How do you identify?*\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 With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n \n African American/Black\n \n \n American Indian/Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n Hispanic/Latino\n \n \n White\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n \n Other\n NOTE: 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/raising-pigs-on-small-acreage/ LOCATION:All Family Farm\, 41 Upper Road\, Middletown\, NY\, 10940\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Ops END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR