Penn State Extension announced on Friday, Oct. 13, that registration is now open for a virtual webinar on “Living on a Few Acres: Backyard Beef, Sheep, and Goats” that will air live on Thursday, Oct. 26.
So, you want to raise beef cattle, sheep, or goats? This introduction to beef, sheep, or goat production is designed for people who are interested in the fundamentals of starting a beef, sheep, or goat enterprise. Topics will include breed selection, feeding, reproduction, health, marketing, pasture, and grazing management. The information covered will be very basic and will provide an overview of beef, sheep, or goat production principles. Instructors will also share how to find more detailed information on various aspects of livestock production and some basics on cool-season species, grazing schemes, ruminant nutrition, and a little about the main poisonous plants to be concerned with.
Living on a Few Acres is a webinar series developed for the beginning producer or homesteader who is looking to become more self-sufficient or take the first step in producing a product. These two-hour programs are designed to explain the very basic information on how to get started but provide resources with more advanced information as you continue pursuing your goal or hobby. In 2023, Living on a Few Acres will be split into a spring and fall series. Topics in the spring included beekeeping, syrup making, soil fertility, vegetable gardening, tree and small fruit production, home food preservation, backyard greenhouses, and hydroponic production. In the fall, we are returning to discuss animal husbandry and home butchering.
Who is this for?
- New and beginning producers
What will you learn?
- Beef cattle, sheep, and goat production basics
- Ruminant nutrition
- Feeding and nutrition
- Poisonous plant concerns
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. Click here for more details.
