Small ruminants, including sheep and goats, have an important place in livestock production. They can produce meat, milk, other products, as well as being used for woody plant control, livestock shows and more.The Small Ruminant Farmer could be considered an underserved audience. So much so, that the United States Department of Agriculture started the Small Ruminant Farmer Initiative. Their purpose was to improve technical service and program participation in all USDA programs through improved o...
Russell County has always been a county of great agricultural diversity. In the past 10 years sheep and goat production has become a major part of that diversity. With an increase in the number of she... Read More
After receiving multiple requests for goat programming in the county, the Lawrence County Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Agent (ANR) organized a 3 part series for goat producers. Meat goat... Read More
In Adair County, roughly one third of the farms are made up of less than 50 acres of land (USDA NASS). While this size of farm may not be very suitable for grain crops and cattle, farms of this size c... Read More
In Taylor County, approximately 40% of the farms are made up of less than 50 acres of land (USDA NASS). While this size of farm may not be very suitable for grain crops and cattle, farms of this size ... Read More