Extension
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| 1016 - Small Ruminants | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.1) | 25 |
Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension |
Author: Nick Roy
Major Program: Small Ruminants
In Adair County, small ruminants provide a viable income for several small farms. Due to their small stature, sheep and goats require less expenses in production and are more suitable on many farms as opposed to cattle. In 2017, 91 farms were reported by the USDA Ag Census as having sheep or goats in productions. A total of 1,513 head produced $120,000 in ag cash receipts. In 2020, the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service collaborated with the Kentucky Sheep and Goa
