Interested in raising "Pastured Pork"? Join N.C. Cooperative Extension and NC Choices for a workshop and tour on Thursday, June 25 from 9:00-4:00 at the NC A&T State University Farm Pavilion, 3020 McConnell Road, Greensboro. Registration is required and should available soon.
The cost is $20 and includes lunch. Topics covered include:
- breed selection
- herd management
- pasture management
- hoop housing
- feeding and nutrition
- the Meat Business
- a farm tour
Speakers are: Dr Derrick Coble NC A&T State University; Lee Menius & Sarah Blacklin NC Choices Program; Silvana Pietromosli NCSU Animal Science Deptartment.
Contact April Bowman, Stokes County Livestock Agent at 336-593-8179 or awbowman@ncsu.edu or Brandon Hartman, Rockingham County Livestock Agent at 336-520-2548 or bthartma@ncsu.edu with questions.
