Alabama Pork Conference Set For October 15
The Alabama Pork Conference will be held Oct. 15 at Auburn University. The one-day conference will highlight pork checkoff programs, marketing opportunities and pork research.
The conference, sponsored by Alabama Pork Producers, Auburn University’s Department of Animal Sciences and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, will be held at the Beef Teaching Unit off Shug Jordan Parkway.
Extension animal scientist Dr. Frank Owsley says the program covers a variety of topics including forage quality and enhancing demand for pork.
“Producers will also have a chance to hear about a number of new and different marketing options,” said Owsley. “Helping farmers identify ways to improve their bottom line is always important.”
For more information, contact Owsley at (334) 844-1505.
Auburn University Pork Conference
Friday, October 15, 2004
8:15 – 9:00 a.m. Registration at Auburn University Beef Teaching Unit
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome from Alabama Pork Producers and Auburn University
Dr. John Jensen
Dr. Michael J. Weiss, Dean, College of Agriculture and Director, Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
Auburn University
Dr. Lowell Frobish, Chair
Department of Animal Sciences
9:20 – 11:20 a.m. Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning Update: Forage Production and Forage Quality
Drs. Don Ball and Darrell Rankins
11:30 – 12:00 p.m. How the Checkoff is Working Through Demand Enhancement
National Pork Board representative
12:00 PM – 12:45 p.m. Lunch Highlighting Consumer Choice Awards, Hispanic Products?
Sponsored by National Pork Board
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Marketing Opportunities for Alabama Pork Producers
A) The Niche Marketing Concept - Larry Cizek, National Pork Board
B) Developing a Product for Your Market – Dr. Frank Owsley
Porchetta
Consumer-Direct John Gisbon, Pork Producer
C) Production Schemes for Alternative Markets – Paul Willis, Neiman Ranch
3:00 p.m. Close and Travel to North Auburn Research Site for Reception and Viewing of Pasture-Raised Pork Component of SPICE Program
Depart for Home or Hotel
Posted by at October 12, 2004 10:05 AM