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Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork

April 27, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

| Free – $10

Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork

3 pigs in a penSpeaker: Dr. Colt W. Knight, Assistant Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist

Cost: Sliding Scale ($0.00–$10.00)

Funded by the Maine Grazing Behavior Lab

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is excited to announce workshops entitled Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork. This seminar will be held in multiple locations across the state, and a meal will be provided at no cost (smoked pork!). Join Dr. Colt W. Knight, UMaine Extension State Livestock Specialist, for a 2-hour primer on raising pastured pork. Topics include: breed selection, basic reproductive information, swine nutrition, fencing, housing, meat yield, and more.

Details

Date:
April 27, 2023
Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free – $10
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://extension.umaine.edu/livestock/swine/101-workshop/

Organizer

Jason Lilley
Phone
207.781.6099
Email
jason.lilley@maine.edu

Venue

Cumberland County Extension Office
75 Clearwater Dr. Suite 104
Falmouth, ME 04105 United States
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Phone
207.781.6099

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