Women managing swine class to be held in Washington County

Women Managing Swine is a new four-week workshop series being offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Washington County Extension this November for women who either work in the swine industry or are interested in learning more about swine production.

Sessions will be held at various locations in Washington County on Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. with a light meal served at 5:30 p.m. beginning on November 6, and continuing Nov. 13, 20, and 27.

Each week a new topic will be covered. Topics that will be covered in Women Managing Swine include an overview of swine production in Iowa, swine nutrition, health and safety around swine production, swine ventilation, maximizing the value of swine manure, swine building maintenance and renovation, and considerations for siting a new building. Sessions are designed to be interactive and hands-on.

There is a $50 registration fee, which includes the meal before each session and all materials and resources. Register online at https://go.iastate.edu/PJHXEL or by calling the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811. The registration deadline is by 4:30 p.m. on November 1. Pre-registration is required, and spaces are limited to 25 participants.

For questions or to learn more about Women Managing Swine, contact the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811 or by emailing andrewm4@iastate.edu.