Healthy Farms Biosecurity Community Conversations

You are invited to participate in the Spring 2020 series of Healthy Farms Healthy Agriculture (HFHA) Biosecurity Community Conversations as online Zoom meetings.

When: Thursday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. EST

This series features Extension experts in composting on-farm mortalities. Whether for ordinary death loss or catastrophic loss from disease or natural disaster, composting has biosecurity benefits and considerations.

The May 14 Conversation Features Tommy Bass, Montana State University

Tommy Bass—with Montana State University and the Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center—will share his experiences with composting in the High Plains and mountains.

Register for the Thursday, May 14 web meeting on Zoom - https://uvmextension.zoom.us/meeting/register/uJQrf-iorz0peEkl8TDlpsYRWYVcjEek8w
What are the HFHA Community Conversations about?

The Conversations are web meetings designed to support the needs of Extension, veterinary and other personnel who engage with farmers about biosecurity.

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• The meetings feature a brief presentation from subject matter experts working with producers on a particular aspect of biosecurity.
  
• The meetings allow you to create collaborative connections with others.
  
• The meetings encourage you to continue learning from one another through community forums.
  

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• The forums facilitate continuing the conversation.
  
• The forums facilitate the sharing of stories and information on biosecurity-related topics.
  
• The forums can enhance your capacity to more effectively engage production-level stakeholders in implementing appropriate biosecurity practices.
  
• Register to participate in the forums and connect with the community here - https://forums.healthyagriculture.org
  

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• The site provides easy access to top-shelf information and resources.
  
• Resources include assessment and training tools and plan-building support for all types of farmers, ranchers, and livestock owners.
  
• Visit the web-based hub for biosecurity here - https://www.healthyagriculture.org
  
• Tell us what else you would like to see on the site.
  
• Add a link to this site on your website.