Spend an evening on a pig farm

Spend an evening on a pig farm

Aaron and Trish Cook and the Buchanan County Pork Producers are hosting “an evening on a pig farm” on June 22 near Winthrop for an informal introduction to modern pork production. This free, invitation-only event includes:

  • A pork dinner
  • Tour of working pig barn
  • Tour of just constructed, unpopulated pig barn
  • Short program on pork production
  • Conversation with local pig farmers
  • Q&A

When: June 22, 2017
Where: Trish and Aaron Cook farm
Address: 2866 Troy Mills Blvd, Winthrop
Time: 5:30 p.m.

You will arrive at the Cook farm near Winthrop. After a short introduction, you will be bused to a nearby hog site to see a pork finishing facility. Producers will describe the operation and answer questions. The tour will continue to a newly completed hog barn where you will enjoy a delicious pork dinner in the barn prepared by the Buchanan County Pork Producers. Local producers will present a short program, host tours of the barn and share information about the pork industry. You will then be bused back to the Cook farm to conclude your evening on a pig farm.

We look forward to the opportunity to host you and your guest for a pork-inspired evening. Come enjoy, learn and see what modern pork production is all about!

Please complete this form to RSVP by June 9.