The 2009 Pig Group Ski Seminar will be at Copper Mountain Resort in Copper Mountain, CO, USA.

1. 2009 PIG-GROUP SKI SEMINAR
COPPER MOUNTAIN, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 18 TO 21, 2009
The 2009 Pig Group Ski Seminar will be at Copper Mountain Resort in Copper Mountain, CO. Feedback from last
year’s meeting gave us raving reviews for this venue. The Copper Mountain Resort is a fantastic, family oriented
resort with ski-in, ski-out accommodations connected to the conference center and rooms. There is shopping,
skating, snow mobiling, a snow tubing hill, dinner sled rides and night life activities all available within the resort
area. We look forward to seeing you in Copper Mountain as you meet new friends and get reacquainted with old
friends in the swine industry.
Dr. Paul and Lori Yeske, Drs. Mike and Lisa Tokach, and Dr. Angela Baysinger serve as the Program
Chairpersons. This year the following program is being offered.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
7:00 - 9:00 PM Reception and registration
Thursday, February 19, 2009 “A Global View of Agriculture”
6:30 AM Buffet breakfast for participants and registered guest
7:15 AM Seminar opening, Introduction of speakers and registered guest
7:30 AM Comparing Swine industries: What is going on in South America (Brazil, Argentina & Chile)
and how this compares to the US industry
Dr. Jose Piva, PIC Inc. Dr. Piva will review the current situation in the swine industry in South
America including the costs to build a production system and cost of production in these various
countries. He will also share some production data from South American farms. He will compare
and contrast the US swine industry strengths and weaknesses with systems in South America. Be
ready for a high elevation overview and some down to the pig level details.
8:40 AM The Ag Economic Outlook: Super model or the Ugly Step Sister
Dr. Steve Meyer, Paragon Economics. Where is the agriculture economy headed and what does it
mean for agriculture? How will the administration changes in Washington impact the swine
industry? These are just a few of the questions that Dr. Meyer will address.
9:45 AM Adjourn
6:30 PM Cash bar
7:00 PM Dinner for participants and registered guest
Friday, February 20, 2009 “Industry Changes and Challenges”
6:30 AM Buffet breakfast for participants and registered guest
7:15 AM Developing Specialty Pigs/Markets: Down on the Farm
Gene Noem, Murphy Brown Western Operations. has been instrumental in developing specialty
programs such as All Natural and Simply Natural (no antibiotics) from inception to retail store
shelf. He intimately knows the underpinnings of building the farm team to produce a special pig.
He will also let you know that not all programs are created equal.
8:00 AM Farmer Mac and the Financial State of Ag Lending.
Kent Bang, Bank of the West, will explain how the Fanny Mae of the ag world (Farmer Mac)
works and update us on the current and future outlook for lending in the agriculture world with the
credit crunch and change in Washington leadership.
Friday, February 20, 2009 cont.
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2. 2009 PIG-GROUP SKI SEMINAR
COPPER MOUNTAIN, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 18 TO 21, 2009
8:45 AM Feed, Fuel, and Feed efficiency.
Dr. Mike Tokach, Kansas State University. The changing feed ingredient and energy
markets have had a tremendous impact on feeding programs. Mike will discuss
information learned from these changes including system impact of feeding lower energy
diets, management changes to feeder adjustment and feeder type, application of DDGS,
iodine value and other related changes.
9:30 AM Discussion
9:45 AM Adjourn
NOTE: Friday evening is open time to meet and visit with friends on your own.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 “Help in the trenches – Take home application”
5:30 AM Something new!!! The Early Bird Discussion of Hot Topics!!! The week prior to the Pig Ski
Conference, the Advisory Committee will pick the three “Biggest” topics in the swine industry.
We will facilitate a caffeine induced discussion with those that dare!
6:30 AM Buffet breakfast for participants and registered guest
7:15 AM Managing People Using the Principles of the Book “12”
Pete Wamsteeker, Cargill Animal Nutrition, rose quickly to his leadership position within Cargill.
His background and success was highlighted in the book “12: The Elements of Great Managing”
as a great example of people-first management. We have asked Pete to share his management
principles and how he incorporated them within the existing business culture at Cargill.
8:00 AM Energy Use at the Farm Level
Dr. Jay Harmon, Iowa State University. In the face of high energy costs, Dr. Harmon focused on
finding practical ways to lower energy use at the farm level. Dr. Harmon will tell us what he found
and provide useful take-home information to reduce energy use on swine farms.
8:45 AM Swine Viral diseases: The good, the bad and the ugly (PCV2, SIV & PRRS)
Dr. Paul Yeske, Swine Vet Center. Dr. Yeske will review the current situation with these diseases
including how they can be controlled in herds and production systems. These viruses continue to
be a challenge to production systems on a daily basis. He will cover control programs from the
sow herd to the grow-finish stages of production. At the end, he will define which virus fits into
which category: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
9:30 AM Survey for suggested topics and location for the next year.
10:00 AM 2009 Pig Group Ski Seminar Adjourned
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3. 2009 PIG-GROUP SKI SEMINAR
COPPER MOUNTAIN, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 18 TO 21, 2009
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Registrants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations and any changes, deposits, and cancellation charges.
Please contact Copper Mountain Resort at (866) 837-2996 and refer to your group code: 3gc4va. All of our sessions
will be held in the conference center. For details on the rooms, check out the Copper Mountain website at
www.coppercolorado.com. The 2009 rates are as follows:
Room Tues 2/ 17 Fri 2/20
to T hurs and
2/19 Sa t 2/2 1
Gold Deluxe Studio $162 $179
Gold One Bedroom $195 $266
Gold Two Bedroom $288 $402
Gold Three Bedroom $553 $607
Silver Hotel Room $136 $160
Silver Deluxe Studio $144 $175
Silver One Bedroom $179 $243
Silver Two Bedroom $256 $357
Silver Three Bedroom $472 $526
The cut-off date for making group reservations is January 17, 2009. Last year our room block sold out, and several
attendees had to commute to the seminar. Book early and guarantee your spot. There are several rooms blocked of each type,
but the sooner that reservations are made, the more likely that your first choice will still be available.
SKI INFORMATION:
SKI DATES: Tuesday, February 17 through Sunday, February 22, 2009
BeeLine Advantage Upgrade for Copper Mountain Group Lodging
Products Discounted Rate
Guests Only!
Exclusive lift lines at all base area lifts, plus some

Adult (18-64 yrs.) $54.00 upper mountain lifts.
Access to the Eagle Lift 15 minutes earlier than lift

Student (13-17 yrs.)
$48.00 opening for general public!
Senior (65-69 yrs.)
VIP ski & snowboard rental lines.

Child (6-12 yrs.) $29.00
Senior 70+ $32.00
To purchase the above lift tickets at these special rates, you must call in your order 24 hours prior to arrival with
the below information on hand and credit card for full payment.
Please refer to your group code: 3gc4va
Please inquire with your Call Center Agent for additional package and multi-day lift discounts.
SKI AND RIDE SCHOOL LESSONS:
• All lessons begin at 10:00 and 11:00 AM.
Note: If you purchase a group lift ticket a lesson is an
• Adult lessons end at 3:00 PM
add on product. The price listed below does NOT include
• All lessons start at Union Creek.
a lift ticket.
Adult Full Day Ski or Snowboard Lesson (Levels 1-4 and
$35.00
ages 16 +)
Child Full Day Lesson Ski or Snowboard (6-15 yrs.) $46.00
Child Full Day Lesson Ski or Snowboard (3-5 yrs.) $66.00
Please ask your Call Center Agent about
*Children’s lessons include a lunch.
Private Lessons and Specialty Ski & Ride
*Registration for Children’s Lessons begin at 8:30 AM, classes School Products!
start at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Lessons end at 3:30 PM.
*All lessons are subject to a 6% surcharge.
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4. 2009 PIG-GROUP SKI SEMINAR
COPPER MOUNTAIN, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 18 TO 21, 2009
Registration Form
Producers ONLY
Name __________________________________ Business Name__________________________
Spouse Name _____________________________________
Children Name(s) __________________________________
Street _____________________________City______________State_______Zip_____________
Phone _________________________________E-Mail__________________________________
Registration includes: The scientific and entertainment program (Wednesday evening; Dinner Thursday evening; Breakfast
Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings plus drink tickets for the cash bar on Wednesday and Thursday evenings).
Registered attendees can include up to two guests for the seminar at the reduced fee of $325 per guest.
Meal plan options for those not attending the seminar:
Option 1: Complete meal plan (breakfast Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning and
the dinner social on Wednesday and Thursday evening.
Option 2: Evening meal plan for the dinner social for Wednesday and Thursday
evenings only.
Rec'd
by Check Rec'd Check
Jan. box Jan. 6th box
below or later below
Attendee 6th Name Amount($)
Producer $425 $525 >>>>>>>> $
Additional Producer Guest $325 $425 >>>>>>>> $
Additional Producer Guest $325 $425 >>>>>>>> $
Additional Producer Guest $225 $325 >>>>>>>> $
Meal Plans for Non-
Attendees (Breakfasts
and Dinners)
Option 2:
Option 1: Evening
Spouse or child not attending conference Name Amount ($)
All Meals Meals Only
One meal plan >>>>>>> $195 $90 $
Second meal plan >>>>>>> $195 $90 $
Third meal plan >>>>>>> $195 $90 $
Total: $
Mail this registration form and payment by 01/06/2009 to: Pig Group, 39109 375th Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082.
Contact us with any questions: Lori Yeske 507-934-3970 or Angela Baysinger at 402-353-4855.
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5. 2009 PIG-GROUP SKI SEMINAR
COPPER MOUNTAIN, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 18 TO 21, 2009
Registration Form
Industry Representatives ONLY
Name __________________________________ Business Name__________________________
Street _____________________________City______________State_______Zip_____________
Phone _________________________________E-Mail__________________________________
Registration includes: The scientific and entertainment program (Wednesday evening; Dinner Thursday evening; Breakfast
Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings plus drink tickets for the cash bar on Wednesday and Thursday evenings).
Rec'd
by Check Rec'd Check
box Jan. 15 box
Jan.
Industry Participant 15 below or later below Name Amount ($)
>>>>>>>>
Industry Participant $525 $625 $
If Sponsoring One(1) Producer $425 $525 $
Place Producers and/or
Spouse's name(s) in
If Sponsoring Two(2) Producers $325 $425 $
Appropriate Section(s)
Below
If Sponsoring Three(3) Producers $225 $325 $
*If you want to sponsor more than 3 producers please contact us directly 507-934-3970 (Lori) or 402-353-4855 (Angela).
Producer being sponsored Name Amount($)
First producer $425 $525 >>>>>>>> $
Second producer $325 $425 >>>>>>>> $
Third producer $325 $425 >>>>>>>> $
Meal Plans for Non-
Attendees (Breakfasts
and Dinners)
Option 2:
Option 1: Evening
Spouse or child not attending conference Name Amount ($)
All Meals Meals Only
One meal plan >>>>>>> $195 $90 $
Second meal plan >>>>>>> $195 $90 $
Third meal plan >>>>>>> $195 $90 $
Fourth meal plan >>>>>>> $195 $90 $
Total of all sections above: $
See Explanation of Meal Plans on Producer Registration Form (Page 4).
Mail this registration form and payment by 01/06/2009 to: Pig Group, 39109 375th Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082.
Contact us with any questions: Lori Yeske 507-934-3970 or Angela Baysinger at 402-353-4855.
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