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The Washington Swine Information Day will be held on February 6, 2015 from 8:30 am until 5:15 pm at the Pillar Rock Grill (Moses Lake Golf & Country Club) in Moses Lake, Washington. The educational seminar is designed for progressive pork producers and stakeholders. 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 Washington Swine Information Day features an array of presentations that have been organized to meet the diverse and unique needs of Pacific Northwest Swine Producers. This year's program will feature a one-day shortened version of the WSU Pork 300 short-course that was offered in the Summer of 2013. WSU PORK 300 is an intense three-day, hands-on workshop held on the WSU Campus. The class has been recognized by industry leaders and producers as a highly educational program for producers and industry stakeholders of all sizes and market types. The condensed program, WSU PORK 200, to be offered during Swine Information Day on February 6th will focus on live animal evaluation, carcass estimation, economics of pork pricing, pork carcass fabrication, and retail cut identification. The program will focus on teaching producers and marketers how to produce and market quality pigs and pork products.
In addition to the WSU PORK 200 activities, the day will also Feature Dr. Tim Safranski, State Extension Swine Breeding Specialist from the University of Missouri. Dr. Safranski will present on swine reproduction for small pig producers concerning artificial insemination and farrowing management. Dr. Safranski grew up in Oregon and has come back to the PNW numerous times to teach swine reproduction classes because of his understanding of the PNW swine industry and expertise in the area of genetics and reproduction management for pig producers of all sizes.
Registration for the day's event is $30 per person and includes seminar, handouts, lunch and break refreshments. 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. There is a $15 per person late charge for registrations postmarked after January 29, 2015. Please pre-register so we can ensure adequate accommodations and meals. A complete seminar agenda and registration brochure is available at www.animalag.wsu.edu, under "Upcoming Events" or by contacting Sarah M. Smith, WSU Extension Regional Specialist at smithsm@wsu.edu or (509)754-2011, Ext 4313. To register with a credit card, go to www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Additional funding for this event was made available by Pork Checkoff funding.
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Grant and Adams Counties. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.
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LocationPillar Rock Grill (Moses Lake Golf & Country Club)
1373 Rd F.2 NE
Moses Lake, WA 98837
United States
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| Minimum Age: 12 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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