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Free Sheep and Goat Marketing Webinar Sept. 30
South Dakota Ag Connection - 09/28/2020

Join in for a free webinar on sheep and goat marketing in Minnesota Sept 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m..

The University of Minnesota Extension will host the webinar focusing on the different factors and steps to connect goat and sheep producers with consumers.

Discussion will center around the different types of processing and direct marketing, cuts of meat, profit calculators, outlets for direct marketing, and how to tell your story. Farmers, 4-Hers, ag business professionals who work with farmers, and those interested in goats or sheep are invited to attend.

Speakers & Topics Dr. Travis Hoffman--Sheep Extension Specialist, U of M/NDSU Extension Rashed Ferdous--Local Meat Specialist and Nicole Droher from the MN Dept of Ag, Dairy and Meat Inspection Division

Topics include: Direct marketing & regulations regarding meat processing--what you can and can't do; Managing costs & customer expectations; Growing specialty meat marketing opportunities in Minnesota; Animal record keeping--Animal ID; Factors affecting marketing sheep & goats; Age, muscularity, and correct finish

Pre-registration is required. Please register at z.umn.edu/Goat-SheepMarketing by noon Central Sept. 30. The Zoom link will be emailed to you after registration closes. If you are unable to attend the live session, you will receive the recording via email. Any questions please contact: Brenda Miller at nels4220@umn.edu or Colleen Carlson at traxl042@umn.edu

Team members: Brenda Miller-Todd County, Colleen Carlson-Carver/Scott counties, Claire LaCanne-Rice/Steele counties, Brenda Postels-Stearns, Benton, Morrison counties, Wayne Martin-U of M- St. Paul Campus, and Dr. Travis Hoffman-U of M/NDSU Extension.


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