Raising pigs on pasture class – register by March 19

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Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County for a class on getting the most from pigs, pastures and production, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at our Education Center, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) in Kingston. CCE Ulster County livestock educator Jason Detzel will discuss the skills necessary to raise pigs on pasture or in woodlands. Topics covered will include forage quality, parasite control, breed selection and marketing modalities. This class is appropriate for all ages and is open to the public. The class is designed to be valuable for beginning producers and those wishing to expand their operation.  Registration is $20/person or $10 for CCEUC Ag Program enrollees, and children age 12 and under are free with an adult. The registration deadline is March 19.  For more information and registration, contact Carrie at 845-340-3990, ext. 311, or cad266@cornell.edu.