Pasture to Plate: A Virtual Journey Through the Livestock Production Chain
- Karen Williams
- Dec 29, 2025
- 2 min read
The 2020 Farmers Cooperative is hosting a Zoom training led by Crystal Richburg on January 22, 2026 at 6 p.m. EST.
Pasture to Plate is an engaging, interactive virtual training experience designed for
livestock ranchers, agricultural students, and anyone passionate about raising healthy animals and building sustainable, profitable farm operations.
Led by Crystal Richburg, an experienced educator and advocate for ethical and
science-based livestock management, this online program delivers the same depth and
quality of in-person learning through a dynamic virtual format. Crystal brings years of
expertise in animal husbandry, pasture management, and market readiness, guiding
participants step-by-step through the entire livestock lifecycle using digital
demonstrations, live Q&A, real-world case studies, and practical tools you can begin
applying immediately.
What Participants Will Explore Virtually
Pasture Management & Forage Quality
How digital mapping and remote monitoring support healthier pastures.
Animal Health & Daily Care
Virtual walkthroughs of nutrition plans, vaccination schedules, and welfare
practices.
Production Planning & Recordkeeping
Online tools and templates for efficient herd management.
Processing & Food Safety
Video-based insights into post-harvest processes and quality compliance.
Market Readiness & Consumer Expectations
Strategies for marketing local meat in an online and in-person marketplace.
Value-Added Opportunities
Through live instruction, screen-shared demonstrations, downloadable materials, and
interactive participant engagement, Crystal will walk attendees through every link in
the chain—showing how thoughtful decisions in the pasture ripple all the way to the
consumer’s plate.
Who Should Attend
Beginning and experienced livestock ranchers
Agriculture students (high school, college, extension)
Youth livestock project leaders
Small and mid-size farm operators
Anyone wanting a flexible online learning experience
Join us for this immersive virtual learning experience and take your livestock knowledge
from the grass beneath your feet to the food on America’s tables—without ever leaving
your farm.
JOIN THROUGH ZOOM
January 22, 2026 (EST)
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