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Shepherding School: Sheep Husbandry for the Modern Pastoralist

Join shepherd Dan Macon of Flying Mule Farm and UCCE Livestock/Natural Resources Advisor Roger Ingram for a nuts-and-bolts session on sheep ranching. Topics will include intensive grazing management, creating a production calendar, predator protection, breeding and lambing on pasture, managing a flock in the face of drought, ranching efficiencies, ranching and social media, and business management. Their wealth of information and perspective on the modern shepherd will inspire and inform people of all ages and skill levels. 

Track and Session Info

Track: 
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Session: 
F | 3:30 pm

Date and Location

Location: 
Oak Shelter
Day: 
Friday
Date: 
10/21/16
Presenter(s): 

Dan Macon

Title: 
Dan Macon
Presenter Affiliation: 
Flying Mule Farm

Roger Ingram

Title: 
Roger Ingram
Presenter Affiliation: 
UC Cooperative Extension Livestock/Natural Resources

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