Shelby County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.16) | 34 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
| 1016.17) | 12 |
Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators |
| 1016.18) | 0 |
Number of producers who demonstrated proper use and maintenance of shearing equipment |
| 1016.111) | 3 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber |
| 1016.122) | 30 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
| 1016.1) | 34 |
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) | 34 |
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) | 34 |
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 |
| 1016.19) | 4 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals |
Success Stories
Small Ruminant School
Author: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
Small farm numbers in Shelby County continue to rapidly increase. The county has seen steady growth in land ownership in the 1-49 acre range with landowners looking for innovative ways to increase income on small acreage tracts. Sheep and goat farms are one of the fastest growing segments here, with Shelby County jumping from a #12 ranking in Kentucky sheep production in 2012 to #9 in 2017 and #4 in 2022 with a 12% increase in number of farms raising small ruminants. Due to thi
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