Small Ruminants: Goats and Sheep for Beginners | Jefferson City News

Lincoln University’s Small Ruminant Field Day packed a punch for beginners eyeing sheep and goats—Missouri’s 2 goat state (behind Texas)—with 70% of attendees women turning farming into a side hustle or land management tool. Sessions covered pasture, fencing, nutrition, and the big hurdle: parasites. Despite pandemic-era online shifts, their certificate program now boasts 580 students from 38 states and beyond. Upcoming events include a meat processing workshop in October and a major small farmers’ conference in November with agribusiness and ruminant experts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63200ed45056316e