Homestead Hog Processing Workshop
Event Details
Homestead Hog Processing Workshop - Oct 15th
Come spend the day at Escot Valley Farm in Kerhonkson NY. Learn all
aspects of how to humanely slaughter, process and butcher a homestead
hog.
Topics covered will include:
Considerations for and benefits of pasturing homestead hogs.
Setting up a humane slaughter pens (animal privacy/acclimatization).
Humane stunning/proper bleeding.
Evisceration and scalding techniques.
Carcass preparation.
Home butchering demonstration.
Because this is a hands on workshop, space is limited to 12 participants.
We will be processing 3 hogs, 2 Tamworth and a Tamworth cross during this workshop.
Participant Fee - $15
Note: bring appropriate clothing and your own lunch. Also, you are welcome to bring your own knives and meat hacksaws. We will start at 9am sharp, so come a little earlier.
Pre-registration is required to attend this workshop as the space is limited to 12.
Contact Jerome Rigot by email at jfrigot@gmail.com or by cell at (607-206-2056) to register for the Homestead Hog Processing Workshop
