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  • Recognizing Signs and Identifying Illness or Injury in Pigs

    Virtual Event

    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…

  • Inspecting and Pricing a Pig for Purchase

    Virtual Event

     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…

  • Injury Prevention and Pain Relief for Farm and Field Work

    Ithaca, NY

    Please 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…

  • Feeding Strategies for Riparian Raised Pigs

    Centurion Farm, LL 287 Creek Road, Locke, NY, United States

    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…

  • Working with your Swine Butcher

    Virtual

    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.…

  • Raising Pigs on Small Acreage

    All Family Farm 41 Upper Road, Middletown, NY, United States

    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.   Topics will include breed selection, housing and fencing options, feeding strategies, pasture management,…

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