Fall Sheep and Goat Fundamentals Workshop

Fall Sheep and Goat Fundamentals Workshop

A workshop to teach participants about basic goats and sheep Best Management Practices

By UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

Date and time

Thursday, October 24 · 5:30 - 8pm EDT

Location

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service

1702 S. Holland Pkwy Bartow, FL 33830

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

5:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Registration and Dinner

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

Basic Management for Sheep and Goats / Nutrition

Jonael Bosques

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Pasture Management / Fencing for Sheep and Goats

Luis Rodriguez

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Parasite Management Demonstration / FAMACHA Demonstration

Jonael Bosques and Luis Rodriguez

7:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Q & A / Evaluation

About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

The Fall Sheep and Goat Fundamentals Workshop is for people and farmers who want to learn about the basics of sheep and goat management in Florida including the following Topics:

  • Basic Management / Nutrition
  • Pasture Management
  • Parasite Management
  • Live Demonstrations (FAMACHA)


Complementary informational handouts will be provided for all participants.

Refreshments will be provided at the event.


Speakers:

  • Luis O. Rodriguez, UF/IFAS Polk County
  • Jonael Bosques, UF/IFAS Hardee County


The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution

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