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Essentials of Sheep and Goat Management

  • VCE Greensville Office 105 Oak Street Emporia, VA United States (map)
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Essentials of Sheep and Goat Management

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 · 5:30–8:30 pm

VCE Greensville Office, 105 Oak Street, Emporia, VA


Join us to learn the steps to successfully manage sheep and goats on your farm or homestead. Dr. Dahlia O’Brien, small ruminant specialist at VSU, will speak on the selection and care of small ruminants. Tammy Holler, nutrient management specialist, will speak on pasture management and improving your grass variety for better grazing.

Space is limited to 20 participants.

For more information, contact Marilyn Estes at 804-481-0485 or mestes@vsu.edu.

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.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

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