New York Pork Producers Annual Meeting 2023 A Focus on Small Scale Swine Production
Event Details
Date
February 18, 2023
Time
9am
Location
Quality Inn - Waterloo
2468 NY - 414
Waterloo, NY 13165
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramKrista Jaskier
716-697-3031
email Krista Jaskier
New York Pork Producers Annual Meeting 2023
Swine Production for Small Scale Producers
On Saturday, February 18th, New York Pork Producers will hold its 2023 Annual Meeting at Quality Inn - Waterloo, 2468 NY - 414, Waterloo, NY 13165, in the Chancellor Ballroom. Pork Producers and all interested in pork production are invited and encouraged to attend.
Pre-registration is encouraged by February 10th. Everyone who pre-registers will be eligible for the door prizes. Please visit www.newyorkpork.org and click the Annual Meeting registration link at the bottom or the middle of the webpage, complete and submit the form to register. If you have questions, please call Krista at 716.697.3031 or email info@newyorkpork.org. The direct link to the registration form can be found here: https://newyorkpork.org/ny-por...
Beginning with registration at 8:00 am, light morning refreshments, this one-day meeting starting at 9:00 am will feature informational speakers. Dr. Brett Kaysen - National Pork Board Update, Matthew LeRoux - "Profitable Meat Marketing," David Hartman - "Pasture Management for Pigs: Learning from the Past to Manage in the Future," The National Pork Producers Council, and an update on ASF (African Swine Fever) in NY. The New York Pork Producers Annual Member Meeting will follow.
The silent auction always includes interesting, useful, and fun items. Donations for the silent auction are open to everyone and are appreciated. A spirit of friendly competition reigns as participants enjoy bidding against each other.
Do not forget to mark your calendar for February 10th for the chance to network with fellow producers, "win" something fun at the silent auction, have a delicious meal and take home some practical advice from these swine industry experts.
If you are interested in a PQA certification, please email Krista Jaskier at info@newyorkpork.org to indicate your interest and training will be made available.
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