By Blake Jackson
Veteran farmers are invited to join a virtual discussion on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., focusing on key aspects of selling finished pigs and pork products. The session will cover important differences between custom-exempt and USDA-inspected meat processing facilities, highlighting how each option affects a farm’s pig and pork operations.
Participants will have the opportunity to connect with other veteran farmers who operate feeder-to-finish pig enterprises. The discussion will include practical advice on managing administrative tasks that are essential for building and maintaining strong customer relationships, particularly when selling half or whole custom-slaughtered pigs.
Attendees will also gain insights into maintaining a pig production budget and ensuring the financial health of their operations.
All participants will receive copies of the tools and documents used to manage the administrative side of a feeder-to-finish operation, providing valuable resources to apply directly to their farms.
Veterans interested in attending can register to receive the Zoom link the morning of the event. Those looking to stay informed about future events can complete the Pig Production Cohort questionnaire to join the email list for notifications about upcoming sessions.
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Categories: New York, Education, Livestock, Hogs