Description– Parasites are a difficult problem to control and methods of control are difficult to find. Sometimes the best control is to identify if your animals are carrying a heavy…
Livestock Fecal Sampling
Hay Selection
Description– Learn different factors to consider when selecting the right hay for your animal’s needs. Learn the different types, advantages and disadvantages, and identify different species. Location– Date-Wednesday, September 25,…
Tractor Maintenance
Description– Learn the basics of how to properly maintain a tractor. Get hands-on experience with maintenance issues, general upkeep, and making sure the tractor stays in the best condition. Location-Williamson…
Small Engine Troubleshooting
Description– Small engines, 4 and 2 cycle, can have lots of problems. Many of them are preventable or can easily be fixed. Learn basic ways to maintain and troubleshoot small…
Small Ruminant Series
Description- The Small Ruminant Series is a series of hands-on classes encompassing many aspects of the sheep and goat industry. Participants will get access to all the classes under the class…
Shearing and Hoof Trimming
Description– Learn how to properly shear sheep and trim small ruminant hooves. Hands-on experience Location– Williamson County Ag Park (4215 Long Ln, Franklin, TN) Date– Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Time–…
Small Ruminant Parasite Management
Description– Learn about the different parasites impacting small ruminants and how they can be controlled. Hands on experience learning how to evaluate animals and when to treat animals. Location-6561 Arno…
Milking Goats
Description– Interested in starting to milk goats? This class will teach important principles and strategies to milking goats. Learn processes to making by-products and gain hands-on experiences. Location-Noble Springs Dairy…
Birthing Management
Description– Learn the do’s and don’ts of having livestock births on a farm. Learn how to prepare for arrival, how to trouble shoot difficult births, handle moms and babies after…
Pasture Management Series
Description- The Pasture Management Series is a series of hands-on classes encompassing many aspects of managing pastures and hay fields. Participants will get access to all the classes under the class…