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Goat and Sheep Super Saturday




Event Details

Date

May 6, 2023

Time

10am-12pm

Location

Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory
6592 W Main Rd
Portland, NY 14769

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program



Interested in owning sheep or goats and want the 411? Already own sheep or goats and want some more information on how to keep your flock or herd safe and healthy? Join us for a hands on workshop learning about hoof trimming, 5 point inspections, FAMACHA training, bio security, and general best practices! This workshop will be taught by Cassandra Skal, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County's Agriculture Program Coordinator. Between the three instructors there is a wealth of knowledge about sheep and goats so bring your questions about just getting started to diversifying and wear something you don't mind getting dirty in!

Thank you for your interest in the upcoming LEAF (Learn. Empower. Achieve. Farm.) Workshops.

Key Information about this 2023 Spring LEAF Workshops - Workshops are $5/workshop/person; unless otherwise noted. - Pre-registration is required at least 3 days prior. This is needed to give our staff adequate time to prepare workshop materials. - Please pay attention to location of events, they are not all in the same location. - Light Refreshments will be offered at each workshop. - The LEAF Workshops are designed to be interactive - bring your questions and ideas! - Please contact Cassandra Skal, 716-664-9502 ext. 202 for more information.

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