Swine Program Specialist

Swine production management – production pig flow, breeding and farrowing schedules, principles and application of PQA; initiating and utilizing production and financial records for management – marketing, cost control; analysis of nutritional feeding programs; alternative housing options – hoop buildings; mortality composting; contracting considerations – production & marketing; development & communication with employees – production handbooks; development of computer templates for management control or awareness; support of value-added production and marketing systems – organic, sustainable production, direct marketing.
Joined ISU Extension:
June, 1999
Extension Positions/Other Experience:
Storlie Nutrition Services, Owner, 1995-1999; Storlie Farm, Farmer, 1997-1999; PNM Swine Service Center, Nutritionist, 1994-1995; Webel Feeds, Nutritionist, 1992-1994; Agri-Nutrition Services, Inc., Nutritionist, 1989-1992
Education:
Master of Science, North Dakota State University, Swine Nutrition, 1989
Bachelor of Science, North Dakota State University, Animal Science, 1987
Bachelor of Science, North Dakota State University, Agricultural Economics, 1987