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March 6, 2026 <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Join us for the UGA Extension Goat and Sheep Production Summit on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the UGA Livestock Arena<\/a> in Athens, GA. The summit is presented by UGA Extension and Cooperators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Register for the 2026 Goat and Sheep Production Summit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Summit Agenda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

8:15 AM – Doors open for registration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8:50 AM – Welcome and Introductions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:10 AM – Reproduction and Herd Applications, Isaac Ridings, DVM Candidate 2026 UGA College of Veterinary Medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:00 AM – Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:30 AM – Predator Protection, Dr. Jay Daniel, Berry College Animal Science Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:15 AM – Media and Agriculture, Stephanie Butcher, UGA Extension Coweta County<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noon – Lunch Provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1:15 – 3:45 (Choose 1 Option)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 1 – 3 topic rotation (farm equipment, value added milk products, carcass butchering demo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 2 – FAMACHA certification, Dr. Niki Whitley, Fort Valley State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Become a Sponsor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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$250 Donation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Custom Donation (Over $250)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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