2011 Goat and Sheep Initiative Conferences

DATES

Feb 5, 2011 at Lincoln University, Carver Farm
April 2, 2011 St. Joseph Area
April 30, 2011 Kirksville, Truman University
May 14, Fredericktown Fair Grounds

Agenda

8:15-9:00 am Registration: $ 10 for pre-registration (to cover materials and lunch); $15 at the door.

9:00-9:10 am Welcome

9:10-9:45 am Factors in Getting Started – Dr. Jodie Pennington and Dr. Helen Swartz, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension

9:45-10:40 am Animal Health, What’s New – Dr. Charlotte Clifford – Rathert Lincoln University Cooperative Extension Service, Jefferson City and Dr. Scott Poock, University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbia

10:40-10:50 am Break, view exhibits

10:50- 11:30 – Market Grading: what producers need to know for uniformity – Mark Kennedy, Missouri Dept. of Ag. USDA Grader (Fredericktown); Corbin Wall, USDA (St. Joseph)

11:30-12:00 – Marketing with Economic Savvy: Darvin Green, Lincoln University (Fredericktown); Opportunities You Need to Know About: Stan Cook, Missouri Dept. of Agriculture

12:00-1:00pm Lunch

1:00- 1:30 pm BioSecurity: Rules and Regulation Updates—Rachel Heimericks, MO Dept of Ag Jefferson City, MO.

1:30 – 2:00 pm Producer Reports (specific to each region)

2:00-2:30 pm Producer Reports (specific to each region)

2:30-3:30 pm Production Demonstrations (8 minute rotations) 1) hoof trimming 2) deworming, injections, 3) weight estimates, body condition scoring, and 4) bio-security on the farm.

3:30pm : Evaluations and Adjourn.

This conference series is designed to bring the information to the producers. Each region will benefit from the same information on herd health, production, business finance, and marketing. Local producers have been asked to share their success stories.

Registration Fee
$10 Pre-Registration; $15 at the door

(Fees cover the cost of lunch provided and take home materials)

Questions, please call Vonna Kesel 573-681-5312 or Dr. Charlotte Clifford-Rathert 573-681-5169
February 5 (early conference registration deadline: January 30)
April 2 (early conference registration deadline: March 29)
April 30 (early conference registration deadline: April 25)
May 14 (early conference registration deadline: May 10)

Please send check made out to Lincoln University or a money order with the specified date of the workshop you wish to attend to: Vonna Kesel, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, PO Box 29, 110 Allen Hall, Jefferson City, MO 65101