Pastured Farrowing

Health and Happiness With Pastured Farrowing

Tuesday, July 22
10 a.m.-Noon

54808 Youngstown Road
Elliott, IA 51532

Hosts

Ron, Denise & Michael Mardesen

The Mardesens began selling pigs to Niman Ranch in 2002. In a pasture-based farrow-to-finish pig operation, following precise health procedures is essential. Ron will speak about managing vaccine protocols, record-keeping and preventive health measures for your swine herd. Learn how the Mardesens pasture-farrow and incorporate livestock into their field crop rotations. You’ll also see the cover crops Ron planted as part of a trial comparing finishing pigs on a diverse cover crop mix versus in a barn.

Meal

A lunch will follow the field day.

See & Discuss

Pasture-farrowing infrastructure
Farrowing schedules
Pastured pig health
Pig-finishing research