Small Ruminant School
Day 2 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 2 Schedule
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Day 2 Schedule
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Doors open
Coffee and donuts
Coffee and donuts
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Economics and Marketing for the Small Ruminant Herd (Marcus Hoover - Norwood Producers Auction Yards)
A discussion on the practical economics and marketing of your small ruminant herd.
A discussion on the practical economics and marketing of your small ruminant herd.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
BREAK
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Herd Nutrition (Dr. Ken Coffey - University of Arkansas)
An in-depth look into what it takes to effectively feed your herd for optimal success.
An in-depth look into what it takes to effectively feed your herd for optimal success.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Gut Health and Your Herd (Paul Mitchell – Imogene Ingredients)
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Lunch and Learn
Lincoln University demonstration and research projects
Lincoln University demonstration and research projects
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Animal Handling, Facilities Management & Animal Health (Linda Coffey, Dr. Cooper Matin & Dr. Kelsey Bently)
We will take a deep dive into what our animal handling, facilities and animal health practices should look like for your herds optimal success.
We will take a deep dive into what our animal handling, facilities and animal health practices should look like for your herds optimal success.
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
BREAK
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Industry Panel
Here is your chance to ask the experts!
Here is your chance to ask the experts!
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Lincoln University Carver Farm Expanded Tour
Join a group tour across the Carver Farm where we will dive deeper into what we have spent the day learning and discussing.
Each day attendees will be eligible for promotional giveaways.
Join a group tour across the Carver Farm where we will dive deeper into 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.