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Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork
April 27, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork
Speaker: 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.
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