Washington State University Extension's swine artificial insemination school will take place 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE in Moses Lake, Wash.

The school offers the basics of artificial insemination, according to a press release.

National expert Tim Safranski, University of Missouri State Extension swine breeding specialist, is the school's instructor.

"We had interest from 30 or 40 people even before we advertised the school," said Tom Platt, Washington State University Area Extension Educator in Davenport, Wash. "These things don't occur often, so if people are interested, this is a good opportunity."

Attendance will be limited to 36 participants. Deadline to register is Sept. 3. Cost is $50 per person, including refreshments, lunch and class materials.

Washington Pork Producers are providing financial support, Platt said. Any producer is welcome to attend, although the program is targeting smaller producers who do not own boars.

Information: Contact Platt at 509-725-4171 or plattom@wsu.edu.

-- Matthew Weaver