UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — For those interested in raising swine or poultry, Penn State Extension is offering a webinar, “Living on a Few Acres: Backyard Swine and Poultry,” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 10.

This session is designed for the new or beginning producer embarking on swine or poultry production and homesteaders seeking self-sufficiency. Organizers noted that participants can learn the fundamentals of raising healthy birds and pigs with expert guidance tailored to their goals.

Elizabeth Hines, extension swine specialist and assistant professor of animal science in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, will address key considerations for raising pigs for pork, from setting clear goals to ensuring animal comfort and the profitability of the operation.

Torey Fischer, poultry extension educator, will cover the essentials of poultry farming, including breed selection, feeding programs, egg production and meat processing.

Participants must register by 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9 to receive the link to access the live webinar. A $5 registration fee accompanies the event. Registrants also will receive access to the webinar recording.

More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/living-on-a-few-acres-backyard-swine-and-poultry.

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