To receive information on future PorkCast seminars or to become a PorkCast subscriber, go to www.extension.umn.edu/swine/porkcast. For more information, contact Dr. Mark Whitney, University of Minnesota Swine Extension Educator at whitn007@umn.edu or (507) 389-5541.
Hot topics and
current swine industry issues are the subject matter for
PorkCast Online Seminars. The Minnesota Pork Board and
the University of Minnesota Extension partner to bring
pork producers these Internet-based programs. The PorkCast
Online Seminars can be viewed from an individual’s
home or office computer and include both audio and visual
components, plus interactive features for asking questions
during the live seminars. There is no cost to participate
in PorkCast Online Seminars.
PorkCast webinars are provided free of charge from University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Pork Board. These quarterly PorkCasts provide management-level, research-driven information to pork production managers, owners and allied industry. To participate in this program, go to the PorkCast main website at www.extension.umn.edu/swine/porkcast and click on the button for this program.
Link to the program prior to its start to assure there are no connection problems. You will be directed to answer a few demographic questions and then will be able to connect to the program. Participants will be able to ask questions of the presenters) during and at the end of the live program.
This program will be recorded and an archived copy will be available to view a few days after the live program.
Viewing Requirements:
Internet connection (Broadband or higher connection speed)
A supported operating system (such as Mac or PC) and web browser
Macromedia Flash player 6.0.65 or later as a browser plug-in (you will be prompted to download automatically if needed)