Past Events

Save the date 50th Leman Swine Conference | September 21-24, 2024 | St. Paul, MN The conference is an educational event for the global swine industry. It is internationally acclaimed for bringing science-driven solutions to complex challenges facing the industry. Registration opens June 24.

This conference delivers leading-edge, research-based knowledge to advance sustainable production in swine, beef, dairy, & poultry. This annual event is presented by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota, and University of Minnesota Extension. Registration details > Click RSVP

Young leaders will learn about the diversity of today’s challenges and ideas surrounding food and farming while becoming advocates and expanding professional networks. The event is tailored to agricultural leaders aged 18-22 from all agricultural sectors. Registration open through June 10.

This free event includes a complimentary lunch, a seminar, and tours of organic swine facilities and organic hybrid rye fields. Participants will see how integrating hybrid rye into organic swine production may help reduce costs in organic production based on recent research. RSVP requested.

Dr. Gerald Shurson, Professor in Animal Science at the University of Minnesota and RPTC team member, will share his expertise about regulations that dictate upcycling food waste for animal feed in this Resources, Conservation, & Recycling-hosted webinar.

This free virtual conference features experts collaborating to share education about upcycling food waste into animal food. RPTC One Health and Environment and Sustainability specialist, Dr. Jerry Shurson will co-host and lead three sessions. RSVP to view sessions live or watch recordings later.

Dr. Sid Thakur Director, Global One Health, NCSU

Dr. Anna Johnson Professor, Iowa State University

Steve Evans VP Community Dev., Smithfield

Dr. Mahmoud Sharara

Patrick Bane Bane Family Pork, IL

Dr. Todd See Professor & Ahead, NCSU

Bob Ruth President, National Pork Board