Pearls of Production, taught by University of Missouri Extension women specialists to women producers, is celebrating its 10th year and offering two one-day events, Sept. 30 and Nov. 4.
Pearls began in 2013 to offer women hands-on training in agriculture production practices.
“With two events in different regions of the state this year, we are hoping to reach a larger audience,” said Heather Conrow, MU Extension livestock field specialist. “For some women it’s a struggle to get away from home and the farm to attend an overnight conference, so we’re hoping these one-day events closer to their homes will accommodate more women.”
The first event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Truman State University in Kirksville.
Topics include
Feeding livestock in a forage shortage.
Internal parasite control.
Practical biosecurity updates for the farm.
The second Pearls of Production event is 1-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the MU Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center in Mount Vernon.
Topics include
Basic cheese lab.
Sheep production – the FAMACHA system and five-point check for small ruminants.
Elderberry – what you need to know.
“We want to meet women where they are by bringing the learning close to their farms,” said Reagan Bluel, MU Extension dairy specialist. “Pearls of Production is about helping women who want to get their hands dirty learn how to produce food.”
Photo Credit: Pearls of Production
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