Sheep Home Study Course
The Extension Sheep Home Study Course is a six lesson course for sheep producers interested in improving their production practices and ultimately profitability of their operation. The course covers topics in basic production, reproduction, nutrition, health, marketing and financial issues.
Brood ewes grazing mixed grass pasture.
There are six lessons in the course which cover: basic production information, reproduction, nutrition, health, marketing, and financial issues.
The next course is scheduled to begin on February 5, 2014. The registration deadline is January 27, 2014.
Send a note to Melanie Barkley if you would like to receive a notice when registration opens for the next course.
How Does The Course Work?
- Lessons are mailed weekly for six weeks. The first lesson will be mailed or emailed on February 6. Postal participants will receive a CD of materials.
- Read weekly lesson materials and complete worksheet.
- Return worksheet and any questions to Melanie Barkley at the Penn State Extension office in Bedford County.
- Worksheets ask questions about YOUR individual operation. You will receive personalized comments and suggestions for ways to improve your operation. If you don't own sheep yet, simply answer the questions based on what you plan to do.
Cost Of The Course
- Internet/email $45.00
- Postal service $80.00
What's In It For Me?
- You will gain a better understanding of the basics of sheep production.
- You will learn how to feed to meet the nutritional needs of sheep.
- You will learn about the reproductive process in sheep.
- You will learn how to keep sheep healthy and how to correct health problems.
- You will learn effective ways to market your lambs.
- You will learn how to properly handle financial issues related to sheep production.
For more information
Melanie Barkley
meh7@psu.edu
814-623-4800
