The second Southern New England Livestock Conference will be held at the Bristol County Agriculture High School in Dighton, MA, on January 28, 2018. Conference runs 8am - 4pm! Purchase tickets here.
2018 Keynote Speaker is Andrew Gunther!
Andrew is Executive Director of A Greener World, home of America's leading food labels: Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW and Certified Non-GMO by AGW. For nearly a decade Andrew has spearheaded the unprecedented growth of AGW's flagship certification. Animal Welfare Approved, and its distinction as the only "highly meaningful" food label for farm animal welfare, outdoor access and sustainability as designated by Consumer Reports. From an agricultural background in the United Kingdom, Andrew and his family pioneered the world's first organic poultry hatchery for chickens. Andrew is a member of the U.S. delegation for development of standards related to ISO/TC 034/WG 16.
We will be running EIGHT different tracks for the 2018 Conference! Attendees can attend talks from any track; the hard part will be having to choose.
Click here for the schedule of events so you can plan your day in advance!
Tracks 1 & 2: Marketing
Guest speakers will go over a range of topics from discussing lender's needs, online marketing, selling to restaurants, meat supply chain gaps, labels and certifications, and more! Our guest speakers include industry experts who will provide sound advice based on their vast experience, including:
Brad Mitchell, MA Farm Bureau
The Carrot Project
Michelle Pfannestiel, Dirigo Food Safety
Jessie Deelo, Meat Industry Supply Chain Expert
Roslyn Price, Websites and Online Market
Diana Rodgers, Nutritionist
Labelling Claim Panel Discussion
Restaurant Sales Panel Discussion
Track 3: Birds
We'll discuss everything from the basics of raising backyard birds for eggs to the advanced topics of large-scale broiler production. We also have a talk on raising heritage breed birds. This track is for anyone curious about adding birds to their plan, or enhancing their current production. Our speaker line-up includes:
Chuck Currie, Freedom Food Farm
Jon Previant, Heritage breed specialist
Jennifer Hashley, Pete and Jen's Backyard Birds
Track 4: Beef
Local experienced farmers will discuss the basics of raising cattle, the nuances of raising pastured based animals, and the keys to conventional methods that lead to high quality meat. Our speakers are:
Kevin Woolham, Grassfed Beef Farmer
Morgan Hartman, Specialist in Cattle Genetics
Track 5: Pigs & Goats
This track will have talks on raising pigs on pasture, the basics of raising hogs, and a fascinating talk on running a successful goat dairy by a former leader in the field. Our speakers include:
Pete Solis, Hampshire College Director, researching pastured pigs and soil fertility
Annie Starbard, farmer, author & dairy goat specialist
Chuck Currie, Freedom Food Farm
Geoff Kinder, Round the Bend Farm, Goatscaping Specialist
Hannah Wylie, Round the Bend Farm, Goatscaping Specialist
Track 6: Sheep
Interested in raising sheep? We'll have sheep veteran Maria Hoffman and URI professor here to discuss the basics along with more advanced principles of raising sheep.
Track 7: Butchering
We will have two experience butchers here to show us some alternative meat cuts and a full breakdown of a lamb. Come ready to see how its done from two industry leaders:
Amado Baeza, TLI Chief Operating Officer
Jake Levin, The Roving Butcher
Track 8: Growing Pasture
It is said that grass-based livestock producers are truly forage farmers. In this track, talks will focus on soil health for climate resistance, LEAN farming practices, growing quality forages. Come ready to learn from some of the best!
Dr. Christine Worthington, pasture management
Dave Llewlyn, Glynwood researcher on soil health and climate resilience
Pat McNiff, Pat's Pastured and experienced LEAN farmer
To purchase tickets to the event, click on this link.
If you are a business, farmer, non-profit or other group that would like to be a part of our expo, see here for instructions.
schedule_2018.pdf
2018 Keynote Speaker is Andrew Gunther!
Andrew is Executive Director of A Greener World, home of America's leading food labels: Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW and Certified Non-GMO by AGW. For nearly a decade Andrew has spearheaded the unprecedented growth of AGW's flagship certification. Animal Welfare Approved, and its distinction as the only "highly meaningful" food label for farm animal welfare, outdoor access and sustainability as designated by Consumer Reports. From an agricultural background in the United Kingdom, Andrew and his family pioneered the world's first organic poultry hatchery for chickens. Andrew is a member of the U.S. delegation for development of standards related to ISO/TC 034/WG 16.
We will be running EIGHT different tracks for the 2018 Conference! Attendees can attend talks from any track; the hard part will be having to choose.
Click here for the schedule of events so you can plan your day in advance!
Tracks 1 & 2: Marketing
Guest speakers will go over a range of topics from discussing lender's needs, online marketing, selling to restaurants, meat supply chain gaps, labels and certifications, and more! Our guest speakers include industry experts who will provide sound advice based on their vast experience, including:
Brad Mitchell, MA Farm Bureau
The Carrot Project
Michelle Pfannestiel, Dirigo Food Safety
Jessie Deelo, Meat Industry Supply Chain Expert
Roslyn Price, Websites and Online Market
Diana Rodgers, Nutritionist
Labelling Claim Panel Discussion
Restaurant Sales Panel Discussion
Track 3: Birds
We'll discuss everything from the basics of raising backyard birds for eggs to the advanced topics of large-scale broiler production. We also have a talk on raising heritage breed birds. This track is for anyone curious about adding birds to their plan, or enhancing their current production. Our speaker line-up includes:
Chuck Currie, Freedom Food Farm
Jon Previant, Heritage breed specialist
Jennifer Hashley, Pete and Jen's Backyard Birds
Track 4: Beef
Local experienced farmers will discuss the basics of raising cattle, the nuances of raising pastured based animals, and the keys to conventional methods that lead to high quality meat. Our speakers are:
Kevin Woolham, Grassfed Beef Farmer
Morgan Hartman, Specialist in Cattle Genetics
Track 5: Pigs & Goats
This track will have talks on raising pigs on pasture, the basics of raising hogs, and a fascinating talk on running a successful goat dairy by a former leader in the field. Our speakers include:
Pete Solis, Hampshire College Director, researching pastured pigs and soil fertility
Annie Starbard, farmer, author & dairy goat specialist
Chuck Currie, Freedom Food Farm
Geoff Kinder, Round the Bend Farm, Goatscaping Specialist
Hannah Wylie, Round the Bend Farm, Goatscaping Specialist
Track 6: Sheep
Interested in raising sheep? We'll have sheep veteran Maria Hoffman and URI professor here to discuss the basics along with more advanced principles of raising sheep.
Track 7: Butchering
We will have two experience butchers here to show us some alternative meat cuts and a full breakdown of a lamb. Come ready to see how its done from two industry leaders:
Amado Baeza, TLI Chief Operating Officer
Jake Levin, The Roving Butcher
Track 8: Growing Pasture
It is said that grass-based livestock producers are truly forage farmers. In this track, talks will focus on soil health for climate resistance, LEAN farming practices, growing quality forages. Come ready to learn from some of the best!
Dr. Christine Worthington, pasture management
Dave Llewlyn, Glynwood researcher on soil health and climate resilience
Pat McNiff, Pat's Pastured and experienced LEAN farmer
To purchase tickets to the event, click on this link.
If you are a business, farmer, non-profit or other group that would like to be a part of our expo, see here for instructions.
schedule_2018.pdf
TLI is grateful for our sponsors to the SNE Livestock Conference!
BayCoast Bank
SEMAP
Island Grown Initiative
Northeast Pork Association
Farm Credit East
RIRLA
MA Bureau of Forestry
Meadowland Farm
Marion Institute
Progressive Grower
Arujo Farms
Bridgewater Farm Supply
Southcoast Agri Services
Chipaway Stables
Signal Rock AG Insurance
Farm Service Agency
USDA NASS
USCA NRCS
Northeast SARE
TUFTS veterinary program
Bristol County Farm Bureau
Progressive Asset Managment
A Greener World
Sustainable Business Network
Edible Magazine
EcoRI