Success StorySheep Association Meeting for East KY
Sheep Association Meeting for East KY
Author: David Coffey
Planning Unit: Jackson County CES
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
Plan of Work: Agriculture Production and Marketing
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Sheep production has been growing in Eastern Kentucky for several years now. The knowledge about sheep production is limited due to little experience from local producers. The Jackson County agriculture agent worked with SEKSPA president to plan a area sheep production meeting for eastern Kentucky sheep producers. The program included sheep and goat production management by Dr. Ken Andries, Health Concerns in sheep and goats by Keaton Smith DVM, and a Sheep Producer Association update by Dr. Patrick Angel. Here, participants learned about the different aspects of sheep production and the correct and research based ways to handle different issues. 92% of participants stated that it was a great meeting and that they had learned something new from the program. There were 42 participants at the program.
Stories by David Coffey
Free WiFi to School Students
During a global pandemic, schools had close for safety of students and teachers. The school system a... Read More
County Agriculture Improvement Program (CAIP)
The Jackson County Agriculture Agent has worked closely with the Ag Development Council, the CAIP pr... Read More
Stories by Jackson County CES
USDA Food Boxes
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are struggling to make ends meet and feed their families... Read More
UK CARES Grant Community Cleanup
In Jackson and Wolfe Counties, we have a huge solid waste disposal issue as evidenced by multiple du... Read More
© 2024 University of Kentucky, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment