Integrated Approach for Preventing Gastrointestinal Parasites in Small Ruminants & FAMACHA Certification Training

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, June 12, 2026

Caprine Research & Education Unit ,  250 Campus Road, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088

The purpose of this event is to help participants develop knowledge about the gastrointestinal parasite challenge in small ruminants being raised in Alabama and neighboring states and various approaches to prevent this challenge.  Gastrointestinal parasites are posing major health problems on goats and sheep grazing in the Southeast pastures because of this region’s suitable climatic condition for the survival and development of these parasites.  This event will provide an opportunity for farmers, scientists, educators, and students come together, share research-based information and experiences, discuss them, and enrich their knowledge and skills in preventing the gastrointestinal parasites in grazing small ruminants. More information about the event is presented in the Agenda.

Preregistration by May 30, 2026, is required for management purpose.  Register and secure your seat on time. Working lunch will be served for pre-registrants.

 

2026 Goat Day, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama

Annual Goat Day will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Tuskegee University. Theme: From Pasture to Processor: A Modern Supply Chain for Goats. Registration Link 

Goat Marketing Strategy Workshop, August 29, 2025, Tuskegee University

 Strategy Workshop for Marketing Meat Goats & Goat Products in the southeast USA

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, August 29, 2025

Caprine Research & Education Unit , Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088

The purpose of this workshop is to share and refine the strategy for marketing meat goats and goat products from the Southeast Region, and ultimately enhance the marketing for meat goats and goat products. Major collaborators involved in organizing this workshop are Dr. Dahlia O'Brien from Virginia State University Cooperative Extension and Ms. Angela McKenzie-Jakes from the Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension. This workshop is related to the Marketing Objective of Southern SARE-funded large system grant. The organizers are seeking to bring all relevant interest groups (goat producers, goat buyers, educators, experts/scientists) together and discuss and come up with marketing strategies for viable goat enterprise in the Southeast Region. More information about the event is presented in the Agenda.

Preregistration by August 11 is required for management purpose. Register and secure your seat on time. Working breakfast and lunch will be served. 

Master Goat Producer's Certification Training, 2025, Tuskegee University, Alabama

Tuskegee University Master Goat Producer's Certification Training, August 6-8, at Tuskegee University, Alabama; more information is available at this LINK.

2025 Annual Goat Day, Tuskegee University, April 12

 Annual Goat Day will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Tuskegee University. Theme: Making the Most out of Goats. More information and registrationdetails 

Time to prepare for developing and improving cool-season pastures

This is the time for preparing for developing cool-season pastures or improving the existing pastures for cool-season grazing. More details available in this POST

Opportunity for Alabama Small-Ruminant Farmers to Participate in Climate-Smart Project

This is a call for Alabama Farmers who are currently raising goats and/or sheep and willing to participate in the Climate-Smart Livestock Production Project with Tuskegee University to submit an Intent Form by 6PM central standard time, September 20, 2024. Please see the Program Flyer for further information and QR code to access the Intent Form. 

Job Opportunity @ Tuskegee University

1. Agroforestry Project Coordinator

1. Climate-Smart Project Associate

Master Goat Producer's Certification Training, 2024, Tuskegee University, Alabama

Tuskegee University Master goat producer's certification training, July 31-August 2, 2024 at Tuskegee University, Alabama; more information is available at this LINK.

Goat Day 2024 - Tuskegee University

Annual Goat Day will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Tuskegee University. Theme: Feeding Value of Byproducts for Meat Goats with Special Focus on Hempseed Meal. More information and registration details