Women livestock producers are invited to the University of Missouri's 2022 Pearls of Production program, Nov. 4-5, to learn about direct marketing of beef, meat products, calving difficulties and welding.
"Ladies can get hands-on experience pulling and tubing calves and wire welding, and get a look at different meat products," said Elizabeth Picking, MU Extension livestock specialist. "This conference is always a great time because we pair hands-on learning and socializing with a great group of farm women. This year we are adding bingo with some fun prizes."
The two-day program includes a tour of Brinker Farms, a farrow-to-finish swine operation in Kingdom City, and breakout sessions on the MU campus in Columbia.
Details and registration. For more information, contact Picking at macconnelle@missouri.edu or 417-256-2391.
Nov. 4 - 1-8 p.m. - Brinker Farms, 5517 Old U.S. Highway 40, Kingdom City.
- Tour of Brinker Farms.
- Presentation on direct-marketing beef.
- Dinner and socializing with Missouri-made beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages as well as bingo games and prizes.
Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 1406 Rollins St., University of Missouri-Columbia. Breakout sessions and activities:
- Understanding the meat product on your plate.
- Calving and calf care.
- Welding.
Categories: Missouri, Livestock, Beef Cattle