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Programs - Agriculture and Natural Resources
Listed below are programs offered through the
Vanburen County Extension. For more detailed information
about the program contact the person listed with the program or the
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
Contact: Chris Hicks
Programs educate farmers and homeowners and other agricultural and horticultural producers on the latest management practices needed to solve problems and improve production and marketing. Programs also help Tennesseans protect the environment and improve the management, marketing and use of natural resources.
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Master Meat Goat Class
Contact: Chris Hicks
The Master Meat Goat Producer class is a nine session course that is offered by University of Tennessee Extension. The course focuses on meat goat and small ruminant production and issues facing the goat industry. Topics include marketing, nutrition, health, genetics, predators and facilities, and more.
The registration fee for the class will be $50.00 for producers who have a premise I.D. and $150 for producers who do not have a premise I.D. If you do not have a premise I.D., you can get one by stopping by the local UT Extension office or the Farm Service Agency office and requesting one. Producers who complete the Master Meat Goat Producer program will be eligible for the 50% cost share reimbursements through the TDA Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program. Items eligible for cost share include equipment and handling facilities, feed storage, and hay storage facilities.
This course will enhance the profitability and competitiveness of any small ruminant operation by providing essential, technical information. The course will be held at the White County Extension office on Tuesday nights during February and March beginning on February 10. If you are interested in attending, please call the UT Extension office in Van Buren County at (931) 946-2435 before Monday, January 26 to sign up.
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