2024 Pearls of Production Conference
Choose to attend one or both sessions: Oct. 29, 2024 and Nov. 2, 2024
Past Pearls
2023 Conference
Pearls of Production is an annual 2-day conference for women livestock producers focusing on hands-on learning by women instructors.
NORTH: Sept 30, 2023 at Truman University, Kirksville, MO – Feeding livestock in a forage shortage, Internal parasite control, and Basic biosecurity updates for the farm
SOUTH: Nov 4, 2023, 1-9 p.m. at MU Southwest Research Extension Center, Mt. Vernon, MO – Basic Cheese lab, Sheep Production: The FAMACHA System and Five Point Check, and Elderberry need to knows
2022 Conference
Day 1 will begin at 1pm and include a tour of Brinker Farm's farrow to finish swine operation, presentation on direct marketing beef, and dinner. The night will end with socializing and optional Booze & Bingo games! Those that want to play bingo will need to bring cash or a check ($20 for 30 plays).
Day 2 focuses on hands-on activities. Attendees will rotate through breakout sessions throughout the day on the University of Missouri Campus. Ladies should wear closed toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty. We will start at 8am and conclude around 3pm.
2020 Conference
Through the course of this event we saw several amazing speakers. Did you miss one? Check out the full playlist of events. We also have handouts and resources below.