sheep in field
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Goat browsing
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half shorn seep
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Beginning Sheep and Goats (small ruminants)

  • Tuesday, February 6, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sheep and goats can provide meat, fiber, and friends! Whether you are interested in starting a 4-H project, would like to clear some brush from your backyard, or would like to start selling fiber, meat, or stock, this class will cover all the basics to get your operation off the ground.

CCE Livestock Educator, Jason Detzel will teach an overview of:

  • Housing, feeding, and watering needs
  • Best practices for goat health and management
  • Weather and predator concerns
  • Biosecurity and parasite control
  • Marketing your animals
  • General rules and regulations for keeping goats

Fee

$20/person or $10 for Ag Program Enrollees; children 12 and under free with an adult

Location

CCE Ulster
232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza)
Kingston, New York 12401

Last updated December 20, 2018