Tuesday, August 27, 2019; 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Registration cost is $20.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Morning On-Farm Session (8:30–11:30 a.m.) @Small Ruminant Education Unit 2200 Trenton Rd Raleigh, NC 27607
8:30–9:30 a.m. Registration 8:55–9:50 a.m. Hands-On FAMACHA training (Optional) 9:50–10 a.m. Break 10–11:30 a.m. On-Farm Grazing Management
- Grazing Strategies and Forage Production Options - Dr. Miguel Castillo, Forage Specialist, NC State University and Johnny Rogers, Coordinator, Amazing Grazing
- Nutrition and Body Condition - Dr. Emily Cope, Extension Livestock Specialist, N.C. A&T State University and Kim Woods, Livestock Extension Agent, N.C. Cooperative Extension
Afternoon Lunch and Classroom Sessions (Noon to 4 p.m.) @NC Farm Bureau Conference Center 5301 Glenwood Ave Raleigh, NC 27612
Noon–1 p.m. Local goat/lamb Luncheon & Networking
Chef Coleen Speaks from Hummingbird/Posh Nosh, Chef Jake Wolf from Capital Club 16, Chef Jake Woods from Plates, Chef Serge Falcoz-Vigne from Saint Jacques
1–2:30 p.m. Biosecurity and Parasite Prevention - Dr. Kevin Anderson, NC School of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. Allen Cannady, Mobile Goat/Sheep Veterinary & Instructor, NC Vet School
2:30–2:45 p.m. Break
2:45–3:15 p.m. Breeding Characteristics & Genetics - Dr. Emily Cope, Extension Livestock Specialist, N.C. A&T State University
3:15–3:45 p.m. Direct and Online Marketing – Direct Marketing Lamb & Chevon to the Customer - Martha Mobley, Agriculture Agent, Franklin County
3:45–4:00 p.m. Evaluations and Adjourn
COST: $20; Registration deadline is August 12, 2019
*Pre-Register online: 2019 Sheep and Goat
*Mail-in registration -
Make check payable to: "NC Small Farm Association"
ATTN: Dennis Bickel, Treasurer NC Farm Association, P.O. Box 44, Louisburg, North Carolina 27549
See link below for more details and mail-in registration form:
2019 Central NC Goat/Sheep Management & Marketing Workshop flyer
