Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
The number of small ruminant producers has been increasing recently in Estill County. I have gotten many calls from new farmers looking for where to start and what they need to do to be successful. On September 24th at 6:00 pm, I had Kelley Yates from the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office come to speak to producers about small ruminant fencing and facilities. There were 12 farmers in attendance who actively participated and asked questions. Kelley was able to give them the guidance they
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
Describe the Issue or Situation. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture Carter County has over 1,200 head of sheep and goats. Sheep and goat producers are always invited to attend our Northeast Area Livestock Association meetings, however, there was a need for specialized information for those small ruminant producers. The Carter County ANR Agent has offered at least two small ruminant specific programs per year over the past two years. &nbs
