Extension
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| 1016 - Small Ruminants | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.1) | 9 |
Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension |
Author: Patrick Hardesty
Major Program: Small Ruminants
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 can support small livestock such as sheep and goat. Additionally, through improvements made in marketing options and market prices, sheep and goat are a sustainably viable option for many small farms.In 2018, the Adair, Green, and Taylor County Cooperative Extension Service collaborated
