ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Livestock Program for May 2017. This program is being offered by Dr. Cindy Sanders, Livestock Agent, at the UF/IFAS Extension Office (2800 N.E. 39th Avenue, Gainesville).
2017 Small Ruminant Workshop - May 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Topics for this workshop include evaluation of meat goat breeds, checking for parasites, forages and toxic weeds, FDACS – milk and cheese regulations, and FAMACHA training. There will be a special guest speaker, Dr. Richard Browning, from Tennessee State University.
The registration fee is $10.00 (includes meal). Participants must register by contacting Dr. Cindy Sanders by May 8, by calling 352-955-2402. Registration fees can be mailed to (make checks payable to Alachua County Extension Service) UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County (2800 NE 39 Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609) or pay at the door.
View the workshop flyer.
For more information about this program call 352-955-2402. Visit the Extension Office Calendar for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.
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