Master Goat Producer's Certification Training

Master goat producer's certification training at Tuskegee University, August 3-5, 2015; more information is available at this link: http://www.tuskegee.edu/academics/colleges/caens/master_goat_producer_training.aspx

Hands-on Training: Integrated Approach for Managing Diseases and Parasites in Small Ruminants

Integrated Approach for Managing Diseases and Parasites in Small Ruminants - Hands-on Training for Farmers and Professionals

8 AM to 4:30 PM, July 9, 2015

Caprine Research and Education Unit (Goat Farm), Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088

The purpose of this training session is to educate small ruminant producers and Extension professionals on the prevalent disease and parasite challenges that jeopardize small ruminant health and performance as well as human health, and an integrated approach to prevent these problems. Moreover, various treatment strategies will be discussed and demonstrated.  Hands-on activities will include general health inspection, use of FAMACHA card, condition score, hoof inspection and trimming, taking temperature, medication (injections, drenching, topical), and fecal sample collection and examination. More information about the event is presented in the Program Flyer and Agenda.

 

Preregistration by June 26 is required to participate in this event with the required payment ($10.00 if pre-registered by June 26; $15.00 after June 26, 2015) for management purpose. Registration can be made Online and check should be sent to the designated address, or both completed Registration Form and check can be sent to the address given in the registration form. Please register quickly and secure your seat on time. Working lunch will be provided.

 

 

 

 

Pasture, Grazing, and Goat Field Day, Eufaula, AL 2015

Eufaula Field Day

Year-round Forage Production, Sustainable Grazing Management, and Care of Goat Herd

9AM to 2:00 PM, April 11, 2015

36 County Road 40, Eufaula, AL

The purpose of this field day is to educate and demonstrate livestock producers and Extension professionals on developing and managing year-round pasture system for sustainable ruminant livestock enterprise. There will be presentations (expert from Tuskegee University and NRCS, and a goat producer), farm tour, hands-on activities, and demonstration of proper care of goat herds. Additionally, information on the possible support available from Natural Resources Conservation Service for improving the grazing land management will be available. More information about the field day is presented in the Program Flyer and Agenda.

 

Participation to this field day is free; however, preregistration is required for management purpose. Registration can be done Online or filling the Registration Form and sending it to the address as indicated in the registration form. Registration must be received by March 31, 2015. Please register quickly and secure your seat on time. Working lunch will be provided.

Tuskegee University Annual Goat Day 2015

Tuskegee University 2015 Annual Goat Day is Scheduled on April 18. More information is available at this link: http://www.tuskegee.edu/about_us/outreach/cooperative_extension/goat_day.aspx

Pasture-Based Beef Cattle Operation and Pasture Walk, Union Springs, AL

Cool-season forages overseeded in a bahiagrass pasture, April, 2014,
Union Springs, AL

When: March 21, 2015, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Union Hill Baptist Church, 434 County Road 59, Union Springs, AL 36089

The purpose of this event is to educate and demonstrate livestock producers and Extension professionals on developing and managing year-round pasture system for sustainable ruminant livestock enterprise. Additionally, there will be a pasture walk, identification of different legume and grass species, and hands-on activities. More information about the event is presented in the Program Flyer and Agenda.

Participation to this event is free; however, preregistration is required for management purpose by March 11, 2015. To register directly online, please Click Here. For registration form, Click Here. Please register quickly and secure your seat on time. Working lunch will be provided.

Sustainable Year-Round Forage Production and Grazing/Browsing Management Training at Tuskegee University

March 17, 2015

8 AM - 4:30 PM

201 Mary Starke Harper Hall, Tuskegee University, 1200 West Montgomery Road, Tuskegee, AL 36088

 

The objective of this program is to educate pasture-based livestock producers and field agricultural professionals, and eventually make them able to implement practices to enhance the pasture-based livestock production system sustainable. Experts from Tuskegee University and Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service will be speaking at the event. Funding support for this program is provided by USDA/NIFA Capacity Building Grant. More information about the event is presented in the Program Flyer and Agenda.

 

Participation to this event is free; however, preregistration is required for management purpose by March 10, 2015. Register quickly and secure your seat on time. Working lunch will be provided.

AgriTREK/SciTREK and AgDiscovery Summer Program at Tuskegee University

The AgriTREK/SciTREK Summer Institute and AgDiscovery Summer Programs are two-week residential programs for High School Students. Each program has a limited number of slots. Individuals may apply to BOTH programs to increase their chances of selection to one or the other; completion of the separate applications is required. Application is NOW AVAILABLE and the Application Deadline is March 6, 2015.

Detail information about the program is available at this link: http://www.tuskegee.edu/agritrek.aspx 

Pasture, Grazing, and Goat Field Day, Selma, AL, 2015

Year-round Forage Production, Sustainable Grazing Management, and Care of Goat Herd

9AM to 2:00 PM, May 2, 2015

431 County Road 540, Selma, AL

 
The purpose of this field day is to educate and demonstrate livestock producers and Extension professionals on developing and managing year-round pasture system for sustainable ruminant livestock enterprise. Additionally, there will be a farm tour, hands-on activities, and demonstration on proper care of goat herds. More information about the field day is presented in the Program Flyer and Agenda.

Participation in this field day is free; however, preregistration is required for management purpose. For online registration, please click here Online Registration; registration must be received by April 15, 2015 at the address as indicated in the registration form. Please register quickly and secure your seat on time. Working lunch will be provided.

Sustainable Goat Production - Educational Materials

Goat producers and Extension professionals involved in educating goat producers, especially in the southern USA can be greatly benefitted by using the following two educational materials that are freely made available by the Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program.

• YouTube Video on "Sustainable year-round forage production and grazing/browsing management for goats in the Southern Region”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq9wTE7-HkA
• Sustainable year-round forage production and grazing/browsing management for goats in the Southern Region - Handbook:
  http://www.tuskegee.edu/sites/www/Uploads/files/About%20US/TUCEP/Livestock%20Program/Year-RoundPasture_Handbook.pdf

Any question or comments regarding these materials can be posted using the comment section on this page.

 

Alabama Farmers Cooperatives - shop location

If you are looking for Farmers Cooperative shop near you, visit this link: http://www.alafarm.com/locations/storelist/