Pearls of Production 2022 offers livestock learning and fun

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI

   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 at mizzou.us/PearlsofProduction2022(opens in new window). For more information, contact Picking at macconnelle@missouri.edu(opens in new window) or 417-256-2391.

   Friday, 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.

  Saturday, 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.

    •  Welding. ∆