PPT-Forage Management for Goat Production

Bob Waldorf UGA Extension Ag Agent Banks County GEORGIA MASTER GOAT FARMER MONDAYS 600830 PM March 16 April 20 2015 OGLETHORPE COUNTY AG CENTER 55 OGLETHORPE DR CRAWFORD GA . Breeds. Angora. Originated in Turkey. Produces mohair. Over 90% of the nation’s Angora goats reside in Texas, primarily in the Edward’s Plateau.. South African Boer. Originated in Africa. Medium sized with prominent horns and broad, drooping ears. Breeds. Angora. Originated in Turkey. Produces mohair. Over 90% of the nation’s Angora goats reside in Texas, primarily in the Edward’s Plateau.. South African Boer. Originated in Africa. Medium sized with prominent horns and broad, drooping ears. Neibergs. and Jon Paul Driver. Western Center For Risk Management Education. Forage Risk Management. Disclaimer: This information is provided for training only. Any discrepancy between the training material and the policy is not intended. The information provided in this training does not supersede policy and procedure. . Rotational Grazing. Remote Learning Curriculum Outline. Section 3: Forage and Grazing Management. 3. .) Forage and Grazing Management . A. ) Forage Production. . i. .) Seeding Options . . Use grazing as a tool to tap into your latent seed bank as much as possible. Pasture will develop over time with proper management without any external seeding. There are hundreds of seed options available and nearly as many companies out there to sell it to you. However, seeding can be costly and not always successful so beware of what and when you take it on.. 2014 ISDA Annual Meeting . January 3. rd. – Waverly, Iowa. . “Profit Potential”. Time To Vote for 2014. Milk prices. < $20/. cwt. or > $20/. cwt. Corn prices. Bob Waldorf. UGA Extension Ag Agent. Banks County. GEORGIA MASTER GOAT . FARMER. MONDAYS 6:00-8:30 . PM - - - March . 16- April 20, 2015. OGLETHORPE COUNTY . AG CENTER - 55 . OGLETHORPE DR. CRAWFORD, GA . Mr. Joshua A. White. -Research Associate. Dr. Rocky . Lemus. - . Forage Extension Specialist. Dr. David Lang- Forage Research . Profressor. Acres Distribution . . Summer Annuals. Sorghum, corn silage, . Mr. Joshua A. White. -Research Associate. Dr. Rocky . Lemus. - . Forage Extension Specialist. Dr. David Lang- Forage Research . Profressor. Acres Distribution . . Summer Annuals. Sorghum, corn silage, . Kelley Yates Executive Director Welcome Montgomery, Trimble, Logan and Warren County roll call Material check Schedule- December 6th Registration 8-8:20 ( CT); 9-9:20 ( ET) Class Starts This presentation is part of an educational modular program designed to provide new and beginning farmers and ranchers with relevant information to initiate, improve and run their agricultural operations Results of the Value Chain Analysis and previous stakeholder engagement activities. Phase 1: Consultative site . selection . process . from June to October 2012. Step 1: Geographical . targeting . - . when cattle graze on pure stands, but a forage grass sown into established kura clover stands can help reduce this problem. This legume will go dormant during periods of drought, resuming growth o when cattle graze on pure stands, but a forage grass sown into established kura clover stands can help reduce this problem. This legume will go dormant during periods of drought, resuming growth o Dairy farming. Hog and pig farming. Sheep and goat farming. Poultry and egg production. Animal aquaculture. Sheep and Goat Production . Breeds. Production systems. Management practices. Breeding sheep and goats.