Success StorySmall Ruminant Profit School



Small Ruminant Profit School

Author: Nick Roy

Planning Unit: Adair County CES

Major Program: Small Ruminants

Plan of Work: Strengthening Adair County's Agriculture Industry

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

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 Goat Development Office to offer the Small Ruminant Profit School.  The course consisted of 15 pre-recorded modules. Viewings of the modules were offered at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service.  Participants were able to pick and choose which modules they desired to complete or complete them all.  

A total of 24 participants attended at least one or more session of the program.  Six participants completed all 15 modules.

Post evaluations revealed that 100% of attendees gained knowledge and skills to improve their operation.  80% of participants developed and implanted a production plan for their farm.  Comments from participants included “I learned when to breed my animals to maximize profitability”. Another participant stated “I now keep a closer eye on my animals and have a better understanding of what to look for and when I need to be taking steps to provide care for animals and when to make management decisions on my farm” 







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