| Topic |
Location |
Date/Time |
Guests |
Developing a Sustainable Outdoor Pig Production Operation: Lessons from the Texas Experience
Practical Tips for:
- maintaining ground cover
- reducing infant mortality
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Duplin County
Orange County
|
Tues, Nov 13, 2007, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Weds, Nov 14, 2007, 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
John McGlone, Professor
Department of Animal Science and Food Technology
Director, Pork Industry Institute for Research & Education
Texas Tech University
|
Practical Ideas for Outdoor Hog Production
- Mini hoop barns in NC
- Pasture management
|
O.C.E.C. |
Aug 30, 2007, 6:30-8:30
p.m. |
Keith Thornton, author of Outdoor Pig Production
Lance Gegner, Animal Welfare Institute
Diane Halverson, Animal Welfare Institute
|
Farm Tour: Triple B Farms
- supper included
- farm layout and design
- habitat management
- integrating other pasture livestock with pigs
- EQIP experience
|
Triple B Farms
Bullock, NC
|
Sept 27, 2007, 4–7p.m. |
Bailey Newton, Triple B Farm
Jim Green, Green Consulting
|
PQA Training & Certification
- Pork quality & safety
- Animal husbandry & handling
- Administering drugs & vaccines
- Feeding for Quality
- Working with your veterinarian
- Biosecurity
|
O.C.E.C |
Oct 25th, 2007, 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Karen McAdams, Orange County Extension Service
*Upon completing the course, participants receive a certificate.
|
NCC workshop
Annette Dunlap from NCSU will present information on product liability insurance. Percy Russell from NCDA will talk on obtaining a meat handler's license and proper storage and transport of meat products. |
Orange County CES
Hillsborough |
Jan 31, 2008, 6:30 p.m. |
Annette Dunlap
NCSU
Percy Russell
NCDA |
NCA&T workshop - Tax time help
Dr O'Sullivan & Dr Guido Van Der Hoven will discuss tax issues such as Schedule F, income averaging, & business expenses. |
Duplin County CES
Kenansville |
Feb 12, 2008, 6:30
p.m. |
Dr O'Sullivan & Dr Guido Van Der Hoven |
|
Feeding Your Outdoor Swine Herd
|
Duplin County
Orange County |
Feb 13
Feb 22
|
|
NCC workshop
Robyn Stout from NC Choices will discuss direct marketing options for small scale producers. Jamie & Amy Ager from Springhouse Meats will share their experiences in developing a successful market. |
Schley Grange Hall
Orange Co. |
Feb 21, 2008, 6:30 p.m. |
Robyn Stout, NC Choices
Jamie & Amy Ager, Springhouse Meats |
|
Conservation Guidelines for Outdoor Swine Production
|
Duplin County
Orange County |
March 13
March 29
|
|
NCA&T workshop
Certifications, Standards, NRCS Conservation Plans |
Duplin County CES
Kenansville |
March 11, 2008, 6:30 p.m. |
|
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Risk Management / Taxes
|
Duplin County
Orange County |
April 10
April 26
|
|
Extension Agent Training- Swine
Husbandry for Outdoor Production Systems
Will include a farm visit- This workshop is designed to help CES, NRCS, & SWCD agents better understand the needs of outdoor swine operations in NC. Farmers are welcome to attend. There will be a registration fee & lunch will be included. |
Rowan Co CES
Salisbury
|
May 1, 2008, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
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Agent & Farmer Training |
Rowan County |
May 2008
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General Herd Health & Biosecurity
|
Duplin County
Orange County |
June 12
TBA
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