The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will host a 10-session Master Small Ruminant Producer Program via Zoom, beginning February 10, 2022.
All webinar sessions will be held from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST.
Producers must watch 9 of the 10 sessions in order to receive Master Producer certification. Certification provides eligibility for the TN Ag Enhancement Program (TAEP) at the 50% cost share level.
| Date | Day | Topic | Speaker |
| 2-10-22 | R | Quality Assurance for Small Ruminants | Jenni Goodrich |
| 2-17-22 | R | Small Ruminant Health Management | Dr. Lew Strickland |
| 2-24-22 | R | Forages for Small Ruminants | Dr. Gary Bates |
| 3-3-22 | R | Marketing Small Ruminants | Amanda Mathenia |
| 3-10-22 | R | Lamb & Kid Management | Dr. Andi Lear |
| 3-17-22 | R | Carcass Characteristics | Dr. Loveday |
| 3-24-22 | R | Nutrition | TBD |
| 3-31-22 | R | Small Ruminant Genetics | TBD |
| 4-7-22 | R | Managing Parasites in Small Ruminants | Susan Schoenian |
| 4-12-22 | T | Reproduction in Small Ruminants | Jessy Shanks |
Learn from experts and ask questions live on Zoom! This webinar series will contain information for both sheep and goat production.
A survey will be sent out after each class for attendance purposes.
The cost of registration is $75. Register for all sessions at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jEm9qSSOS5KadnjM8rNbhg.
For more information about this program, contact the UT Extension Office in Smith County at 615-735-2900.
