EVENTS:
Nursery Management Workshop (Feb. 11-12, 2010)
A 1-1/2 workshop, part of the Swine Training Program, scheduled for the U of M West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris, MN. Registration deadline is Feb. 5. For more information on the program or to register, go to www.mnpork.com/producers/ed/stp.php.
Interactive Risk Management Workshops Offered in Iowa
Three workshops focusing on risk management education and decision making tools are scheduled in February in Iowa (Feb. 11-Storm Lake, Feb. 11-Sheldon, and Feb. 12-Algona). For more information or to register, go to www.iowabeefcenter.org/margins or contact Dave Stender, ISU Extension swine field specialist, (712) 225-6196.
National Swine Nutrition Guide (March 11, 2010)
The National Swine Nutrition Guide will be distributed and explained at a series of regional conferences, including one held in Owatonna, MN on March 11. To register or learn more, please visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/store/ListItems.aspx?Keyword=NSNG or call (515) 294-2490.
Pork Quality Assurance (PQA+) and Transport Quality Assurance Training Calendar for 2010
U of M Extension and Minnesota Pork Board will again be teaming up to provide a number of PQA+ and TQA training and certification programs throughout Minnesota in 2010. There is no cost to attend any of the sessions, but pre-registration is requested by calling the Minnesota Pork Board office at (800) 537-7675. Training sites include Albert Lea, Melrose, Marshall, Waseca, Rochester, Morris, Mankato, Fergus Falls, Hutchinson, and Worthington. An updated schedule of quality assurance trainings is maintained at www.mnpork.com.
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