Join us at Greenacres for a special morning with renowned animal behaviorist and author Dr. Temple Grandin as she presents The Importance of Good Stockmanship. This event will take place at the Greenacres Nippert Barn, followed by small-group tours of our Temple Grandin-designed livestock handling facility.
Dr. Grandin will explore the key principles of humane livestock handling, emphasizing the importance of calm, low-stress interactions between animals and handlers. She’ll discuss how both thoughtful facility design and skilled stockmanship contribute to animal welfare and safer, more efficient operations. Dr. Grandin's talk will draw from decades of research and firsthand experience in improving livestock systems around the world.
Guests will also hear brief remarks from Greenacres Director of Agriculture, Michael Cox, and Executive Director, Meredith Leslie, who will share how Dr. Grandin’s practices are applied in our day-to-day work.
While not touring the facility, guests will be able to browse stations highlighting Greenacres’ ongoing work in Livestock, Agricultural Education, and Research, as well as shop at our Farm Market or explore Carter’s Classroom, which will feature educational displays related to animal handling.
Dr. Grandin’s books will be available for purchase at the event and can be bought after check-in to be signed during the book signing. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, credit, check, and Venmo. Complimentary coffee and light breakfast pastries will be available.
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