4th Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day

This field day is a cooperative effort between MU Extension, Lincoln University and SARE Program to provide practical knowledge to sheep and goat producers to make their operations successful. 

The field day is Friday, August 7, 2026 at 8:00 am to 4:15 pm at the SW MU Research Extension Education Center, 14548 Highway H, Mount Vernon, MO 65712.  

This field day will provide education related to management intensive grazing of sheep and goats. Edcuational topics include:  

• Forage selection 
• Animal selection and nutrition
• Grazing management
• Parasite control
• Economics/marketing
• Grazing system layout, design, water and fencing
• Forage quality and quantity evaluation
• Health and body condition score evaluation

Speakers include:

• Tim Schnakenberg-MU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist
• Dr. Homero Salinas-Gonzalez Lincoln-University Associate Professor, Extension State Specialist & Research Small Ruminant Program
• Patrick Davis-MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist
• Jennifer Lutes-MU Extension Ag Business Specialist
• Mark Kennedy-Kennedy Grassland Services, LLC

Industry supporters of the field day will have booths and will be available to discuss their latest products related to the sheep and goat industry.

Registration fee is $30 per person and registration deadline is July 30. No day of walk in registrations. Register online at the registration link. For questions contact Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist at (417) 276-3313.