Eastern Nebraska Meat Goat Workshop Dec. 13

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

2008-11-11

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(Media-Newswire.com) - LINCOLN, Neb. — Interest in raising meat goats has gained momentum with the increasing demand for goat meat in the United States. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Eastern Nebraska Meat Goat Workshop will assist those currently involved in goat production and others interested in learning about raising meat goats.

The Dec. 13 workshop at UNL's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead in the August. N. Christenson Research and Education Building begins with 9:30 a.m. registration and goes from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

According to Sara Ellicott, UNL Extension educator, the workshop is aimed at those who are new to goat production, as well as established goat producers.

It will be of interest to those looking at raising goats for profit, for brush/weed control or for acreage owners looking at having a few goats as domesticated animals.

Tom Drudik, UNL Extension educator in Hall County, will present at the workshop. Drudik is the coordinator of Meat Goat and Sheep Extension Programming. He also produces both meat goats and sheep.

Topics include: basic goat management, feeding, general health, raising goats on an acreage, multi-species grazing, marketing and facilities. The closing session includes open discussion on topics of concern to participants.

Early registration is recommended to reserve a seat and resource materials. Cost is $25 for the first person from an operation for those registering by Dec. 5 and $10 per additional person from the same operation. After Dec. 5, the fee is $40 for the first person and $25 per additional person from the same operation.

Fees include reference materials and lunch. Make checks payable to: UNL Extension in Saunders County and mail to 1071 County Road G, Room B, Ithaca, NE 68033-2234.

For more information, contact Ellicott at ( 402 ) 624-8030, ( 800 ) 529-8030 or e-mail sellicott2@unl.edu. Information also is available online at: Eastern Nebraska Meat Goat Workshop.

UNL Extension is in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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