Saturday, December 1, 2018

Time: 9:30-12:30

Where: Hopkinton Town Hall (Hopkinton, NY)

Cost: $10.00 per person

Refreshments provided

Topics:

Farrowing Systems

Farrowing and Early Piglet Care

Housing and Fencing

Marketing Your Product

Panel Discussion with speakers and experienced local pig producers.

Hosted by:

Betsy Hodge, CCE St. Lawrence County and Jessica Prosper, CCE Franklin County

Speakers include:

Jake LeDoux, CCE Jefferson County and Jason Detzel, CCE Ulster County and a panel of local farmers who raise pigs.

Jason Detzel and Jake Ledoux have both raised pigs for direct marketing. Jason is also teaching the Cornell Small Farms On-line Swine Management course. This will be an information packed meeting. All are welcome. If you are currently raising swine, come and share what you have learned. If you are beginner, come and learn about swine production before you start.

Brought to you by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin, Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties

Supported by a USDA Rural Business Development Grant

To make a payment by check or money order (payable in U.S. funds).

Mail your check to Cornell Cooperative Extension, 355 West Main Street, Malone, NY 12953.

Please include the names of all participants and your phone number on the check.