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  • A closeup of a person's hand hold a sheep's face.
    Fighting Worm Resistance: The Triple-Class Plan for Small Ruminants
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  • Greenhouse or hoop house, growing food.
    Urban Ag: Urban Food Production and Sustainable Communities
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  • Goats in a grassy pasture
    Small Ruminant Newsletter
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  • Ag. Workshop: Integrated Parasite Management Smart Strategies
    • Aug 06, 2026
    • 10:00am - 03:00pm
    • Free
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  • Step into Health
    • Aug 06, 2026
    • 11:45am - 12:45pm
    • Free
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  • VCLLI Su'26: Medicare Updates 2026
    • Aug 11, 2026
    • 10:00am - 11:00am
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  • Elderberry Production and Pest Management Workshop
    • Aug 11, 2026
    • 10:00am - 03:00pm
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  • Backyard Bouquet Workshop
    • Aug 13, 2026
    • 11:00am - 01:00pm
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  • goats runnung in field

    Criteria for Selecting Superior Goat Breeding Stock

    Modern guidelines for genetic improvement, productivity, and sustainable herd development Introduction Selecting superior breeding stock i...
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  • browsing goats

    Advantages of Using Forestland for Meat Goat Production

    Integrating meat goats into forestland offers an innovative and sustainable solution for managing understory vegetation while generating far...
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  • young woman on urban farm

    Urban Farming: More Than Just a Trend

    The Impact of Urbanization Urban agriculture is becoming more than just a trend. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and...
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  • Sheep drinking water

    Water: The Most Important Nutrient for Small Ruminants

    As summer temperatures rise, sheep and goat producers must pay close attention to water availability. Why? Water is the single most importan...
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  • Two shiitake mushrooms growing on a log

    Shiitake Mushroom Gardening

    Shiitake mushrooms are a nutritious, low-calorie food that’s easy to store and enjoy fresh or dried. They can be grown year-round using me...
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  • The Agribition Center

    The Agribition Center

    The ideal venue for livestock shows, festivals, expos, educational workshops, and other events. The Agribition Center is a multipurpose f...
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  • Sheep standing in a snowy pasture with blurred buildings in the background.

    Cold Stress in Small Ruminants During Wet Weather

    Cold weather alone can challenge sheep and goats. The risk to animal health and productivity increases sharply when low temperatures are com...
    Read More about Cold Stress in Small Ruminants During Wet Weather
  • A close-up image of leafy green vegetables that are purple, light green, and dark green.

    Winter Plant Pests, Diseases, and Weeds

    Insects, plant diseases, and weeds follow seasonal patterns. These patterns depend on temperature, day length, and the availability of plant...
    Read More about Winter Plant Pests, Diseases, and Weeds
  • regenerative agriculture

    A Look at Regenerative Agriculture

    Plants intake water and nutrients from the soil, carbon dioxide from the air, and radiation from the sun to fuel their growth and developmen...
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  • young farmers

    The Future of Young Farmers in America

    Agriculture is one of the main pillars of society. While its most obvious role is to provide food, its importance goes far beyond that. Agri...
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