Kelley Yates Executive Director - PowerPoint Presentation

Kelley YatesExecutive Director

Welcome Montgomery, Trimble, Logan and Warren County roll callMaterial check

Schedule- December 6th Registration 8-8:20 (CT); 9-9:20 ( ET) Class Starts 8:30 ( CT ); 9:30 ( ET ) Welcome 8:30-8:45 ( CT ); 9:30-9:45 ( ET ) Reproduction 8:45-9:45 ( CT ); 9:45-10:45 ( ET ) Genetics & Selection 9:45-10:45 ( CT ); 10:45-11:45 ( ET ) Parasite Management 10:45-11:45 ( CT ); 11:45-12:45 ET) Lunch 11:45-12:30 ( CT ); 12:45-1:30 ( ET ) Foot Management 12:30-1:00 ( CT ); 1:30-2:00 ( ET ) Health Management 1:00-2:30 ( CT ); 2:00-3:30 ( ET )

Small Ruminant Profit School (SRPS) Collaboration between : Beginning producers Four class course over 6 months- October 25 th , December 6 th & March 14th

Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office Non-profit developed 2007 to assist the Kentucky sheep and goat industries through education, marketing and promotionUmbrella organization for the Kentucky Goat Producers Association and the Kentucky Sheep Producers Association

Member Benefits HoofPrint MagazineKY Sheep & Goat Management Calendar Email BlastsStatewide representation and promotionAmerican Sheep Industry Membership Sheep Industry News National promotion Free marketing resources through American Lamb Board

Kentucky Sheep and Goat Check Off Fund The Kentucky Sheep and Goat Check-Off Program began in 2010 and collects $.50 for every $100 worth of sheep and goats sold in the Commonwealth. According to Kentucky law, Check-Off funds must be used for the purpose of promoting the increased use and sale of sheep and goats. Programs offered are New Farmer Recruitment and Special Projects

General Accomplishments to Date Assisted several producers in starting a sheep and goat enterprises through the New Farmer Recruitment Program Supports efforts to sample and promote the eating of goat and lamb at various festivals and events through the Try Something Different Tonight Campaign Supports efforts to educate the public about sheep and goat production at state functions like the KSSF, KY State Fair, Appalachian Proud Field Days, etc. Sponsors the printing of the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Management Calendar Works to promote sheep and goat production at various industry meetings and events Compiled a Kentucky Sheep and Goat Breeders Directory on the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office website Working to establish program to promote lamb and goat to Kentucky chefs Sponsors the Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen Cooking Show that highlights the production and consumption of Kentucky lamb and goat

Kentucky Sheep and Goat Council Funds are overseen by the CouncilCouncil is made up of 2 KY Farm Bureau Representatives2 members of the KY Goat Producers Association2 members of the KY Sheep and Wool Producers Association 1 member appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture

Major Programs New Farmer Recruitment Program0% loan up to $2,000 to add sheep or goats to an operation. Must be in operation 5 years or less and up to 40% can be forgiven for documented education completed.Special Projects Grant funding for sheep and goat related special projects that either work to increase the supply of sheep and goats in Kentucky or increase the demand for Kentucky raised sheep and goats and their products. Examples are tasting events, refrigerated trucks, etc.

Forms Find at https:// kysheepandgoat.org/Check_Off.htmlMail to :Tess Caudill 111 Corporate Drive Frankfort, KY 40601

Introduction of Speakers Reproduction Dr. Don Ely, Endre Fink & Frank Berry Genetics & Selection Dr. Debra Aaron Parasite Management Dr. Beth Johnson Foot Management Endre Fink Health Management Dr. Beth Johnson