Berks Ag Event Calendar
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Living on a Few Acres: Backyard Swine and Poultry
October 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR
Join Torey Fischer and Elizabeth Hines for a practical session designed for homesteaders and beginning producers interested in swine and poultry farming. Whether you’re starting a livestock business or keeping pigs for your homestead, Elizabeth Hines will guide you through key considerations for raising pigs for pork, from setting clear goals to ensuring the comfort and profitability of your operation. Torey Fischer will dive into the essentials of poultry farming, covering everything from breed selection and feeding programs to egg production and meat processing. Learn the fundamentals of raising healthy birds and pigs with expert guidance tailored to your goals.
EVENT DETAILS
Living on a Few Acres is a webinar series tailored to beginning producers or homesteaders seeking self-sufficiency or embarking on product production. These two-hour programs provide essential information for novices and offer resources for further learning.
WHEN
October 10, 2024
(6:00 PM-8:00 PM ET)
Register By: October 9, 2024
See event fee details.
Who is this for?
New producers
Beginning producers
What will you learn?
Poultry and swine nutrition
Poultry and swine management
Egg production
Space is limited – preregistration is required.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
Register By
October 9, 2024
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