Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2025Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





Small Ruminant Fencing and Facilities

Author: Emma Lee

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

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