Join Extension specialists for the Living on a Few Acres webinar series to learn about breed selection, reproduction, health, and grazing and pasture management of beef cattle, sheep, and goats.
So you want to raise beef cattle, sheep, or goats? This introduction to beef, sheep, or goat production is designed for people who are interested in the fundamentals of starting a beef, sheep, or goat enterprise. Topics will include breed selection, feeding, reproduction, health, marketing, pasture, and grazing management. The information covered will be very basic and will provide an overview of beef, sheep, or goat production principles. Instructors will also share how to find more detailed information on various aspects of livestock production and some basics on cool-season species, grazing schemes, ruminant nutrition, and a little about the main poisonous plants to be concerned with.
Living on a Few Acres is a webinar series developed for the beginning producer or homesteader who is looking to become more self-sufficient or take the first step in producing a product. These two-hour programs are designed to explain the very basic information on how to get started but provide resources with more advanced information as you continue pursuing your goal or hobby.
Who is this for? : New and beginning producers
What will you learn?
- Beef cattle, sheep, and goat production basics
- Ruminant nutrition
- Feeding and nutrition
- Poisonous plant concerns
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
Register By: November 14, 2024
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A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.