Registration opens December 1st for the 59th annual South Western Ontario Pork Conference (SWOPC) as producers and industry representatives return to Ridgetown Campus for an in-person event on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
“This is an exceptional opportunity to share the latest industry and research news with Ontario producers while providing time for networking with industry representatives,” says Darren Sloan, Chairperson, SWOPC Planning Committee.
Beginning at 12:30 PM guests will have the opportunity for an informative walking tour of the Ridgetown Campus Swine Education Centre. Curtis Mikel, College Research Professor, will host the on-site tour and is excited to show producers this exceptional teaching facility. From 2-4pm registrants will have the opportunity to enjoy the Conference Trade Show and meet with a diverse group of industry representatives.
The lineup of guest speakers includes Ryan Martin, a producer from Chatwsorth, who will share some key learning experiences; Chantel Farmer, Research Scientist, from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, will share her latest findings in swine lactation biology; and Dr. Ryan Tenbergen, Veterinarian from Demeter Veterinary Services in Woodstock, addressing local herd health issues.
The conference’s feature speaker, Dr. John Patience, Professor Emeritus, Iowa State University, Iowa, a global leader in swine nutrition education will wrap-up the program. Pre-registration is $30.00 until February 10, 2023. Students 18 years and under are $20.00. Register early and save $15.00.
Online pre-registration and the full program schedule are available at bdc/ridgetownc.com/swopc.
