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Sheep and Goat Producer OSU Extension District Programs

This year’s OSU Extension district programs for sheep and goat producers will help producers get their questions answered about a variety of topics and issues. The district programs are sponsored in cooperation with the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association (OSIA). For additional information about this year’s district programs, please contact Roger High, OSIA executive director (614-292-8299 or rhigh@ofbf.org), refer to the OSIA website (www.ohiosheep.org) or contact the extension educator who is hosting and coordinating the district program. Please note that some of the district programs do require a registration fee and that additional programs may be added at a later date.

1/9/08
Mt. Victory Program
Location: Mt. Victory Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory, Ohio
Time: 6:00 p.m. - PAID RESERVATION IS REQUIRED FOR MEAL; 7:00 p.m. – Program begins
Registration for meal: $15.00/person
Paid Registration due by: January 5, 2007
Speaker: Dr. Stan Gehrt, OSU Wildlife Specialist, “Myths and Truths Regarding the Ecology and Management of Coyotes”
Contact: Wesley Haun, Logan County Extension Educator at 937-599-4227

2/11/08
Piqua Program
Location: Upper Valley Joint Vocational School, Applied Technology Center, Piqua, OH
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: David White, OFBF, "Animal Welfare: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly"
Contact: Woody Joslin, Shelby County Extension Program Assistant at 937-498-7239

2/19/08
Wauseon Program
Location: Robert Fulton Agriculture Center, 8770 State Route 108, Wauseon, OH
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Paul Kuber, OSU Animal Sciences, “International vs. Domestic Lamb Marketing”
Contact: Flo Chirra, Williams County Extension Educator at 937-498-7239

2/26/08
Lisbon Program
Location: Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, 9364 St. Rt. 45, Lisbon, Ohio
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Henry Zerby, OSU Meats Specialist, “Lamb and Goat Carcass Evaluation”
Contact: Julie Herron, Columbiana County Extension Educator, 330-424-7291

2/28/08
Newark Program
Location: Licking County Extension Office, 771 E. Main St., Suite 103, Newark, OH
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Andy Montoney, USDA Wildlife Services-State Director, “Status of the USDA Wildlife Services Livestock Protection Program”
Contact: Howard Siegrist, Licking County Extension Educator, 740-349-6900

3/1/08
Athens Program
Location: Athens County Extension Office, 280 W. Union St., Athens, Ohio
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Speaker: Various Speakers and Demonstrations, Topic: Lambing and Kidding
Contact: Rory Lewandowski, Athens County Extension Educator, 740-593-8555

3/1/08
Holmes County Program
Location: To Be Determined
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Speaker: Various Speakers and Demonstrations, Topic: Sheep and Goat Production
Contact: Grace Brewer, Holmes County Program Assistant, 330-647-3015

3/4/08
Tiffin Program
Location: Seneca County Agricultural Services Building, Extension Conference Room, 3140 St. Rt. 100, Tiffin, OH
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Bob Hendershot, USDA/NCRS Grazing Specialist, “Pasture Management”
Contact: Ed Lentz, Seneca County Extension Educator, 419-447-9722

3/6/08
Butler County Program
Location: UFCW Local 1099 Hall, 913 Lebanon St., Monroe, OH
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Gary Wilson, Hancock County Extension Educator, “Hay and Pasture Management for Sheep and Goats”
Contact: Steve Bartels, Butler County Extension Educator, 513-887-3722

3/13/08
Woodsfield Program
Location: Monroe County Courthouse, Extension Office Conference Room, 101 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Speakers: Chris Penrose, Morgan County Extension Educator, “Pasture and Hay Management following the Summer Drought of 2007” and Daryl Clark, Retired Noble County Extension Educator/Sheep Producer, “Developing a Parasite Resilient Sheep Program”
Contact: Steve Schumacher, Belmont Co. Extension Educator, 740-695-1455 or Mark Landefeld, Monroe County Extension Educator, 740-472-0810

 
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