Small Farm Spotlight Series: Sheep Nutrition and Breeding
Thursday, August 19, 2021 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Shepard's Way Farm, 35287 Fleet Road, Glade Spring, VA 24340
Cost: $5, Limit 25 people
Beginning and experienced sheep producers will enjoy visiting Shepherd’s Way Farm to gain production knowledge, best management strategies for flock health and network with other farmers. Discussions will include proper nutrition for preparing ewes and rams for breeding, methods to synchronize ewes, analyzing body condition score, and breeding soundness exams. Q & A wrap-up session to follow.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS.
For more information, contact Mandy Fletcher at (804) 892-0108 or afletcher@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.