01/04/2020
There's some happenings at the farm, beyond our day to day. Stay tuned..
Michigan State University's teaching, research, and extension swine farm.
The Swine Teaching and Research Center is comprised of three sites: the Main Farm, the Intensive Research Unit and the North Farm, often called the old farm. The Main Farm is located on the southern edge of campus, and is where the largest number of pigs is produced. The Intensive Research Unit is at the Biosystems and Environmental Research and Education Center on College Road, just across from t
01/04/2020
There's some happenings at the farm, beyond our day to day. Stay tuned..
12/24/2019
It was calm and frosty this morning!
09/19/2019
Congratulations Micah!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157343947431648&id=135074866647
Forestry Ph.D. Christián Henry and agribusiness management junior Micah Cuevas have been selected to serve as national MANRRS - Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences officers. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/two-msu-students-named-manrrs-national-officers
This may look gross to some but it's a thing of beauty to the farm crew! New chain, paddles, corner wheels and hold-downs on the Gestation/Farrowing end after 21 years. 😍
It's that time of year again! Whether you bought show pigs from us or one of the many great producers in the state, please remember that pigs can sunburn and caution should be taken as mother nature hopefully graces us with nicer weather!
02/09/2019
Every 5 weeks we breed a batch of sows utilizing fixed-time insemenation and P.C.A.I, if you're interested in how these processes might be able to help you, give us a call.
11/06/2018
MSU Swine Farm Alumni, so proud of Jessica Lowell.
Up & Coming Leaders: Meet Jessica Lowell Meet Jessica Lowell, a fresh, new voice of the pork industry who combines innovative thought and work ethic with scientific savvy and a passion to make a difference.
10/13/2018
It's show pig breeding time. If you have questions about A.I. or P.C.A.I (I.U.I.) or fixed-time insemenation, give us a call.
We introduced the chew sticks....
06/26/2018
The pigs approve of their newly refinished room!
06/26/2018
We currently have 2 sets of gilts under camera on electronic feeders. Very interesting to watch their activity and nesting patterns throughout the day.
06/21/2018
This summer is off to a productive start! We refinished one of four finisher rooms. Here's to another 20 years!
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| Tuesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4pm |