May 21: Diversified Livestock Conference

group of red and white cows laying under a tree in the grassRegistration is now open for the Diversified Livestock Conference on May 21 in Vernon. Join producers, experts, and educators for a full day of learning and practical demonstrations.

Learn more and register: s.uconn.edu/diversifiedlivestockconference

Main Conference • 9am–3pm
• Jake Levin, Berkshire Agricultural Ventures – Meat Processing
• Indu Upadhyaya, UConn Extension – Small-Scale Poultry Production
• Jennie Kapszukiewicz (American Farmland Trust & Stone Hill Farm) and Nick Weinstock (BOTL Farm) – Prescribed Grazing in Practice: Live Demos, Farm Hacks, and Open-Source Tech
• Sheep Producer Panel – Sheep Farming in Connecticut: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth and Sustainability

Post-Conference Workshop • 3:30–5pm
• Roy Desrochers, Global Sensory Expert with UVM Extension – Conducting Effective Product Taste Tests and Using Flavor to Strengthen Marketing

Registration fee: $50 (includes coffee break and lunch)
Student rate: $30