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Registration is open for host farms for Open Farm Days; but it’s not just farms who participate. Farming Smarter will be taking part again this year, for the fourth year. Assistant manager Jamie Puchinger says it’s a great way to connect people with the food they eat.

Interview with Jamie Puchinger (2:35 minutes) (1.18 Mb)

The deadline for host applications is May 31. For more information go to www.albertafarmdays.ca.

Source : Alberta agriculture and forestry

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Janice Siegford from Michigan State University discusses how precision livestock farming data can support pig health, welfare, transparency, and decision making. She explains why data ownership, privacy, consumer perception, and cost sharing must be addressed as technology becomes more common on farms. Listen now on all major platforms.

“Precision livestock farming data can support producers, veterinarians, certifiers, and consumers by enabling improved monitoring, prediction, and decision-making across the entire production system.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Janice Siegford / janice-siegford-24318839 is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University. Her expertise in animal welfare, neuroscience, and zoology supports research on pig behavior, stress resilience, and precision livestock farming. Her work explores early weaning, genetics, and stakeholder perspectives on technology adoption to improve pig care, health, and productivity. Learn more from Dr. Janice Siegford on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.