
So. MD Lambing & Kidding Workshop
The Southern Maryland Meats program of SMADC and the University of Maryland Extension are partnering to offer a series of workshops dedicated to Sheep and Goat production here in Southern Maryland. "Lambing and Kidding - Before, During and After", the second workshop in the Small Ruminant series, will include the preparation, nutrition and care of ewes/does through gestation to birthing and aftercare of ewes/does and newborn lambs/kids, as well as facilities and related equip

2018 Virginia Shepherds' Symposium
Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Sheep Producers Association will be hosting the Virginia Shepherds’ Symposium on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona, VA. This one-day program is open to all sheep producers from the region and provides an educational opportunity for producers, educators and other professionals in sheep and related agribusiness industries. The adult program will feature excellent speakers on a variety of


Sheep 201: New Chapters
Several new chapters have been add to Sheep 201: a Beginner's Guide to Raising Sheep. US Breeds A-Z
Sheep as pets
Shepherding skills Sheep 201 is a Beginner's Guide to Raising Sheep. The information should be useful for persons raising different kinds of sheep and utilizing production systems. At the same time, all information needs to be adapted to local conditions and production practices. Sheep 201 was written by Susan Schoenian in 2004. Chapters are continuously updated.