Dr. Temple Grandin – The Importance of Good Stockmanship

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.

Timeline

9:00AM – Doors open, check-in, and optional book signing

10:00AM – Presentation begins (promptly)

11:00AM – Q&A with Dr. Grandin

11:45AM–12:30PM – Tours of the Temple Grandin Handling Facility and educational stations

Tickets

Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for students and children (ages 8+). This event is designed with adults in mind, but children ages 8 and up are welcome to attend with their own ticket and must be accompanied by an adult.

Due to limited capacity, tickets must be purchased online in advance. This event is expected to sell out, so we encourage early registration to secure your spot. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Please note that all ticket sales are final; no refunds or exchanges will be available.

Questions?

For questions about this event, please contact Greenacres at 513-891-4227 ext. 3 or email events@green-acres.org.

Please note Nippert Barn is a smoke-free facility. Smoking of any kind is not allowed indoors or outdoors near the venue. No pets are allowed; ADA-certified service animals only.

Nippert Barn is a smoke free facility. Smoking of any kind is not allowed indoors or outdoors, near the venue.

No pets are allowed (ADA Certified Service Animals only).