Halama pig farm builds steady feeder pig business
Halama sisters? No, Halama couple runs a seven-sow farrow to finish system with 15 sows now. They sell 40 to 50 feeder pigs weekly at 25 to 30 dollars each, averaging eight saleable pigs per sow. They replace 20 percent of sows yearly and keep tight heat and care schedules. They target 175 sows and plan self-built expansions while maintaining strong records for USDA-verified boars and weekly sales across nine years.
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Mr. Halama
Halama
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Veterans Information Day planned by District One
District One Technical Institute will sponsor a Veterans Information Day on March 14 with two sessions 2 4 p.m. in the North Gourmet Room and 7 9 p.m. in auditorium room 103. For details call the District One Veterans Office at 715 836 2925.
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District One
Veterans Information Day
District One Technical Institute
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Buffalo County Pesticide Certification Meetings Scheduled
The final three pesticide certification sessions for area farmers run at Buffalo County courthouse March 16 Nelson town hall March 17 and Green School Waumandee April 24 25. Alma and Nelson meetings are 10 a.m. one day each Waumandee sessions 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Farmers must attend Waumandee both nights or the Alma Nelson day meetings to qualify. Bring lunch. beverages provided.
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Buffalo County
Nelson Town Hall
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Waumandee
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Beekeepers Set District Meeting In Wisconsin
The Northwest District Beekeepers will meet at 10 a.m. on March 13 at the First Reformed Church. Program topics include new legislation, research by Walt Gojmerac UW Extension bee specialist, honey promotion, state honey queen program, and new equipment for area beekeepers. Attendees will exchange ideas on better management.
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Northwest District
First Reformed Church
Wisconsin
Walt Gojmerac
Uw-Extension
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