Extension
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| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.16) | 3 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
| 1016.17) | 3 |
Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators |
| 1016.18) | 2 |
Number of producers who demonstrated proper use and maintenance of shearing equipment |
| 1016.19) | 2 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals |
| 1016.111) | 0 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber |
| 1016.122) | 0 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
| 1016.1) | 20 |
Number of people who gained information on small ruminant operations including animal health, nutrition, breeding/ genetics, facilities and handling, environmental impact, and/or business management and marketing |
| 1016.14) | 15 |
Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites |
| 1016.13) | 0 |
Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production |
| 1016.12) | 0 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
| 1016.11) | 0 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
Author: Whitney Carman
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
Grayson County and surrounding counties are quickly growing diverse in agriculture practices. Increasing age, new farmers, new landownership, input costs, etc. have made people step away from the traditional cattle, hay and crop production we are used to seeing. One of the fastest growing production practices is in the area small ruminants. Based on the 2017 USDA Census of Agriculture, Grayson County ranks 36th in the state in small ruminant production, with around $100,000 in gross sales each y
