WSU Extension Livestock Short Courses Offered … submitted by Pam Watson, [email protected] Western Washingtons unique ability to grow rich, healthy pasture makes it an ideal location for those wishing to take advantage of rising consumer demand for sustainably raised meat. Farm to table animal production offers small farms the opportunity to utilize land effectively while minimizing their environmental footprint. In addition, the extra income potential can round out the bottom line for many Western Washington small farms. To ensure producers have access to the best information and latest research on sustainable meat production, WSU Extension and Dept. of Animal Sciences are offering day-long courses in sustainable beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and goat production: • Friday, April 4 @ Castle Rock High School: Beef 100 , Lamb/Goat 100, or Poultry 100 • Saturday, April 5 @ Kitsap County Fairgrounds: Pork 100, Poultry 100, or Youth Livestock 100. The courses are designed to increase the knowledge and skills of those expanding into livestock production, and they are also excellent refreshers for experienced producers looking to increase the sustainability of current operations. Each course helps farmers and ranchers increase their knowledge on the safe production of high quality food animals in an environmentally sound and humane manner. Topics address opportunities and issues that enhance the production, safety, and quality of beef, lamb, pork, and poultry from farm to table. Presenters include WSU Extension meat and livestock specialists with extensive knowledge in all aspects of livestock production. From genetic selection, reproduction, and life cycle nutrition to pasture management, marketing, and animal evaluation, attendees will learn what it takes to produce and maintain high quality livestock. Registration fee includes lunch, materials, and a flash drive full of livestock resources to take home. Early-bird registration is due March 28th. See the event flyer for more information and registration details or visit Livestock100.BrownPaperTickets or snohomish.wsu.edu/livestock100 for detailed agendas for each course. For additional information on the WSU Extension Livestock 100 short courses, contact Jan Busboom, WSU Meat Specialist, (509) 335-2880 or [email protected]; or Sarah M. Smith, Area Animal Science Educator, (509) 754-2011, x413 or [email protected].
Posted on: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:45:07 +0000
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