Small Ruminants - Major Program

4534

Contributed.

8225

with Local Stakeholders.

166

of Multistate Efforts.

213

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension

16396

Small Ruminant Profit School

about 5 years ago by Daniel Carpenter

After receiving multiple requests for information about sheep production from local farmers and new landowners, we saw a need for educational courses to be offered to cover this topic. LaRue County AN... Read More
Small Ruminant Series

about 4 years ago by Levi Berg

Due to Henry Countys topography and soil, animal production has always been strong in Henry County. Even though cattle production dominants the livestock field, small ruminant production such as goats... Read More
Small Ruminant Profit School/Ewe Profit Schools

about 4 years ago by Donald Ely

Sheep numbers in Kentucky on January 1, 2013 was only 43,000 head. Numbers increased to 70,000 head on January 1, 2019. Much of this increase can be attributed to the development of the Small Ruminan... Read More
Small Ruminant Workshops

about 4 years ago by Jerusha Lay

Small Ruminant WorkshopsState wide the number of haired sheep producers has been steadily increasing with katahdin being the predominant breed. Many of these producers are new to small ruminants/sheep... Read More