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The Washington Swine Information Day will be held on February 7, 2014 from 9:00 am until 5:15 pm at the Pillar Rock Restaurant/Moses Lake Golf & Country Club in Moses Lake, Washington. The educational seminar is designed for progressive pork producers and stakeholders; addressing critical and emerging swine production issues in the Pacific Northwest. Swine producers of all sizes; 4-H/FFA youth producers; agency representatives; agriculture educators; and fair/show representatives are invited to participate. The event has been organized and sponsored by Washington Pork Producers, National Pork Board, and Washington State University Extension.
The 2014 Washington Swine Information Day features an array of presentations that have been organized to meet the diverse and unique needs of the Pacific Northwest swine producer. Featured speaker, Dr. Chris Hostetler, National Pork Board Director of Animal Science and former WSU Swine Center Manager will be back in the Pacific Northwest to share his expertise in swine production and future swine research projects. Dr. Hostetler has an excellent understanding of swine production from breeding to marketing and the unique challenges and opportunities in raising pigs in Washington.
The event's morning topics will focus on issues important to commercial and nich marketers of pigs from farrow to finish. Topics will include reproduction and economic outlooks for pigs and feed. In addition, updates from WSU and National Pork Board will be presented.
The afternoon session will not only focus on topics important to commercial and niche marketers, but also to those involved with show pigs. Topics include critical discussion about porcine epidemic diarrhea virus prevention symptoms and prevention, sourcing show pigs for summer show, and the day will conclude with Pork Quality Assurance Plus training and certification for both adults and youth.
The all-day registration fee of $25 includes the seminar, WPP membership, break, lunch, and handouts. An all-day youth registration, $15, is also available to 4-H and FFA members. Individuals may also attend just the afternoon session for $10. Additional funding for this event was made available by Pork Checkoff funding. For complete agenda and registration information visit, www.animalag.wsu.edu or contact the WSU Extension OfficeGrant/Adams, Sarah M. Smith, at 509-754-2011, Ext. 413 or by email at smithsm@wsu.edu.
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LocationPillar Rock Grill (Moses Lake Golf & Country Club) (View)
1373 Rd F.2 NE
Moses Lake, WA 98837
United States
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| Minimum Age: 9 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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