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August 27, 2008
Lamb Grading Workshop
McIndoe Falls, VT
When it comes time to ship your lambs to market, do you know which ones to send? It is a bit of an art to tell when live lambs are properly finished. One needs to spend some time with fingers on the back of the lambs, around the spinal processes and transverse process of the vertebra, to get a "feel" for this finish. UVM Extension and Vermont Agency of Agriculture will be co-sponsoring two live lamb grading classes in August.
Chet Parsons, 802-524-6501 x212, chester.parsons@uvm.edu
August 29, 2008
Controlling Sheep Parasites and FAMACHA Training
Cope Farm, Bath (Woodsville), NH
Because of the nature of the training, class size is limited and pre registration is required. Cost of the workshop is $35 per person which includes training and one FAMACHA card. To attend the workshops and not receive a card, the cost is $25 per person. Make checks payable to UVM Extension. To register, obtain form from chester.parsons@uvm.edu , Tel. 802.524.6501 Ext. 212, Tel. 800.639.2130 ( In Vermont), Mobile. 802 373 9338, and mail it to Parasite Class, UVM Extension, 278 S. Main St. #2, St. Albans, Vermont 05478. Registrations must be received by July 28, 2008 to insure the proper number of cards can be ordered. Conformation and directions to the respective class will be sent to you.
August 29-31
Felting & Felted Collage
October 3-5
Shepherd's Weekend-Introductory Spinning
Vermont Fiber Retreat Weekends at VT Grand View Farm
Each fiber retreat weekend includes two nights accommodations (shared occupancy and shared bath), three meals a day with afternoon tea, and all class and material fees. Weekend Rate $295/person. Local Student Day Rates Available for Saturday 9am-4pm at $87/person. For more information: http://www.grandviewfarmvt.net/VermontFiberRetreats.html
September 6 & 7, 2008
The 20th Anniversary of the Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival
At the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, VT
September 9, 2008
University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Open House
106 High Point Center Suite 300, Colchester
Contact Rebecca Haskell, 802-656-5459
September 18-21, 2008
Caprine Outing
Solon, NY
By popular demand, Cornell will offer a 3-day workshop on Goat Health,Management,marketing, Artificial Insemination, Cheese making, cooking, packing, Fitting and Showing,...and much more, with Lectures, Demonstrations and Hands-on practices to be conducted by experienced Leaders in the field of Dairy, Meat and recreational Goats.. The educational event is designed for both Youth and Adults interested in Goats in the Northeast.
Space is limited to Camp capacity. Registrations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. NOTE: The Intensive Artificial Insemination Course will accommodate only 16 participants and be filled very quick. So, if you are interested, Please register immediately.
Tatiana Stanton tls7@cornell.edu
September 23 and October 13
Growing Places
Berlin, VT and Online
Women's Agricultural Network Course Helps Ag Entrepreneurs Plan for Success BERLIN, VT This fall, the University of Vermont Extension Women's Agricultural Network will offer in-person and on-line sessions of Growing Places, a non-credit course for people interested in starting or expanding an agricultural business. The in-person course will start September 23 in Berlin. The on-line course will start the week of October 13. Beth.holtzman@uvm.edu
October 18, 2008
IMPROVING PROFITABILITY FOR
MEAT GOAT PRODUCERS: FIELD DAY
Goat Bridge Farm, Walworth, NY
This will be an opportunity to discuss how to keep input costs down, manage time spent on your herd more efficiently while still working to increase herd productivity and profitability. Presenters include: Dr. An Pieschel, Goats Unlimited, Tennessee; Dr. Frank Pinkerton, Texas; Bryan Payne, Alberta, Canada; Jeff Kron, Herdsman, Goat Bridge Farm Contact: tatiana Stanton, tls7@cornell.edu, 607-254-6024
October 24 - 25, 2008
CORNELL SHEEP AND GOAT SYMPOSIUM
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
A day and a half filled with workshops and hands-on events to provide education to sheep and goat producers. Go to www.sheep.cornell.edu/sheep/calendar/index.html to view past events.Contact: Cornell Sheep Program 607-592-2541 or Mike Thonney at mlt2@cornell.edu
October 31- November. 2 2008
Great Lakes Dairy Sheep Symposium
Maryville, TN
Eden Myers: m1231e@gmail.com
November 7,8,9, 2008.
Northeast Handspinners Association "Gathering" At Wakefield, MA.
A biennial weekend spinning retreat of intensive workshops and sharing of ideas for spinners throughout the region. Features the best in spinning classes with respected teachers from all over the U.S. and Canada. For more information: www.nehandspinners.org
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