Small Ruminant School
Day 1 of 2. This educational event presented by MFA Incorporated and Lincoln University College of Agriculture features hands-on sessions for farmers and agricultural professionals covering topics such as virtual fencing and grazing practices, fall lambing, economics and marketing, and herd health handling and nutrition.
Day 1 Schedule
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Doors open
Coffee and donuts
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Virtual Fencing Your Small Ruminant Herd (Eric Groose and Nofence Field Representative)
Dial in practical, profit-focused grazing practices using the newest innovative grazing technology in our industry.
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
BREAK
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Grazing Management (Landry Jones)
Landry Jones is a Range and Pasture Specialist with MFA Inc. in this hour he will discuss best practices for small ruminant grazing and the management that goes along with it.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Using NRCS and the EQUIP Program (Mark Brandt)
Mark will discuss ways that the NRCS and programs such as EQUIP can help bring innovation and infostructure to your operation.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch and Learn
Lincoln University demonstration and research projects
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Fall Lambing and How It Could Fit in Your Operation (Chris Boeckmann)
Chris will discuss his many years of practical research and observations of a fall lambing herd.
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
BREAK
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Lincoln University Carver Farm Tour
Join a group tour across the Carver Farm where we will be able to see in practice what we have spent the day learning and discussing.
Each day attendees will be eligible for promotional giveaways.
Day 1 Schedule
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Doors open
Coffee and donuts
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Virtual Fencing Your Small Ruminant Herd (Eric Groose and Nofence Field Representative)
Dial in practical, profit-focused grazing practices using the newest innovative grazing technology in our industry.
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
BREAK
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Grazing Management (Landry Jones)
Landry Jones is a Range and Pasture Specialist with MFA Inc. in this hour he will discuss best practices for small ruminant grazing and the management that goes along with it.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Using NRCS and the EQUIP Program (Mark Brandt)
Mark will discuss ways that the NRCS and programs such as EQUIP can help bring innovation and infostructure to your operation.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch and Learn
Lincoln University demonstration and research projects
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Fall Lambing and How It Could Fit in Your Operation (Chris Boeckmann)
Chris will discuss his many years of practical research and observations of a fall lambing herd.
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
BREAK
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Lincoln University Carver Farm Tour
Join a group tour across the Carver Farm where we will be able to see in practice what we have spent the day learning and discussing.
Each day attendees will be eligible for promotional giveaways.
Cost to attend: $30 per person, per day (Pay on location, day of - Cash or check only)
Click here to register for one or both days.
Reasonable accommodation will be provided for people with disablities and special needs. To make arrangements, please contact Jody Bruemmer at BruemmerJ@LincolnU.edu. Lincoln University is an equal-opportunity provider and employer.