Flock Forward Field Day
- Length
- 7 hours, 30 minutes
- Language
- English
- Note
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About The In-Person Workshop
The Penn State Livestock Extension Team, in partnership with Turning Point Land and Livestock, presents a field day for commercial sheep producers focused on practical management strategies and industry networking. Participants will gain exposure to effective flock management practices, connect with industry leaders and fellow producers, and learn approaches to improve flock productivity and profitability.
The educational program features expert-led sessions with actionable solutions and tools that participants can implement immediately. Objectives include introducing producers to proven management strategies, fostering connections with industry experts and peers, and providing research-backed recommendations to enhance flock performance.
In addition to the sessions, the field day offers structured opportunities for networking, discussion forums, interaction with agricultural vendors and industry partners, access to equipment displays, and a lamb luncheon designed to encourage professional connections. Attendees will leave with practical strategies, expanded industry relationships, and insights to support long-term flock success.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Showcase your products, services, or organization at the Flock Forward Field Day and connect directly with a passionate community of sheep and goat producers, landowners, and agricultural enthusiasts. This is a valuable opportunity to build relationships, increase visibility, and engage with attendees who are eager to learn and invest in their operations. Reserve your space and be part of a dynamic day focused on advancing small ruminant success. Visit the fees page for details and exhibitor information.
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
- Livestock producers
- Sheep farmers
- Veterinarians and veterinary technicians
- Step-by-step instructions for identifying organs and processing on-farm samples to support flock health decisions
- Strategies to improve forage cropping systems, including agronomic, nutritional, and economic considerations
- Updates on Flock54 genetic testing and the economics of commercially available options
- Reproductive management planning, including breeding season organization and use of AI and embryo transfer
- Results from a statewide survey of Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (OPP) and TMEM154 susceptibility, with guidance on testing and genetic selection
- Practical facility design and management strategies for efficient sheep operations
- Access to vendors offering essential supplies and systems for all stages of sheep production
- Opportunities to network with producers, researchers, and industry partners from across the East Coast
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