Farrowing Outdoors (webinar)

How to set yourself (and your pigs!) up for successful farrowing outside in any weather. Outdoor farrowing can be incredibly rewarding — but it also comes with unique challenges throughout the year. Whether you’re preparing for freezing temperatures, spring rains, summer heat, or unpredictable weather, thoughtful planning can make all the difference for both sow and piglet health.

In this webinar, you’ll learn practical strategies to create a safe, comfortable, and productive outdoor farrowing environment in every season. We’ll cover shelter design and placement, bedding management, nutrition and water needs, weather-specific considerations, piglet survival, and how to recognize and address common challenges before they become problems.

Whether you’re new to pasture-based pig production or looking to improve your current farrowing system, you’ll leave with actionable tips and proven management practices to help your sows farrow confidently and raise healthy, thriving litters…rain, shine, heat, or snow.

Presenter: Kristie Wehe, Chief Pig Officer, Mockingbird Farm

For more information or to register, visit the webinar webpage, or contact Food Animal Concerns Trust by email or phone (773-525-4952).