“Southern Missouri Sheep and Goat Conference” in Bolivar Oct. 26

University of Missouri and Lincoln University are teaming up to host the 4th Annual “Southern Missouri Sheep and Goat Conference” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Polk County Fairgrounds, 4560 S. 100th Road, Bolivar, Mo.

MU Extension offices in southern Missouri continue to receive calls for information about sheep and goat production according to Wesley Tucker, an agriculture business specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Polk County.

“There is simply more profit potential in sheep and goats than most other enterprises that can use our local resources. Of course you have to be willing to put in more labor as well as an investment in facilities and fences,” said Tucker.

This conference will provide producers with practical management tips they can use to focus on improving the profitability of their own sheep and goat operations.

The following topics will be presented at this year’s conference: raising quality replacements for my herd, marketing sheep and goats, when to add supplemental feed, sheep and goat production around the world, sustainable pasture management for sheep and goats, herd health, foot rot and hoof care.

 “This conference is for beginners as well as experienced producers,” said Tucker.

Registration for the conference is $5 which includes lunch.  To arrange for the food, preregistration is needed by Oct. 21.

For more information about the conference or to register, stop by or call the Polk County Extension Center at (417) 326-4916 or by e-mail.