Missouri Sheep & Goat Conference

2026 MOA Conference – Missouri Organic Association (MOA) google-site-verification

Join me at the annual Missouri Organic Association in February. Great conference on regenerative and sustainable agriculture!

🌟 Speaker Highlight: Glenda DeShon 🌻

What happens when you open your farm gates to the community?
For Glenda and Jeff DeShon, it became a way to share their fourth-generation Boone County farm — and create meaningful experiences that connect people to agriculture.

From U-pick flowers and pumpkins to Goat Yoga, hayrides, and wreath-making workshops, Four Oaks Farm has become a year-round agritourism destination filled with fun, family, and learning.

In this session, Grace Ames sits down with Glenda to talk about how they made it work — from diversifying income to building community through creativity.

🎟️ Early bird pricing is open — sign up here: https://moaorganic.org/moa-conference/2026-moa-conference-22094/

You don’t want to miss this conference! Sign up now for early discount

🔥 Two icons of regenerative ag. 🌎 Ray Archuleta on soil health. 🐄 Greg Judy on grazing and profitability. Both are taking the stage at the MOA Conference: Roots to Revenue! Don’t miss a day packed with insight, inspiration, and ideas that grow. 💡 🎟️ Sign up now: https://moaorganic.org/moa-conference/2026-moa-conference-22094/ #MOAConference #RootsToRevenue #RayArchuleta #GregJudy #RegenerativeAg #OrganicFarming #SoilHealth #PastureManagement #FarmersSupportingFarmers #MissouriOrganics

Another great reason to attend the MOA Annual Conference.

2026 MOA Conference – Missouri Organic Association (MOA) google-site-verification

Important characteristics to consider when selecting replacement ewes or does!

Often at sales we have to make decisions based on how an animal looks. This article will give you pointers are key things to look for choosing females based on phenotype
https://www.kysheepandgoat.org/_files/ugd/713235_a25d838f854d4a6a96977fbf400ccde6.pdf

www.sheepandgoat.com

RESEARCH ARTICLE
Efficacy of feeding cow colostrum to newborn lambs

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257701049_Efficacy_of_feeding_cow_colostrum_to_newborn_lambs

Conclusion
There are indications for good passive immunity when cow colostrum was used in newborn lambs. Cow colostrum could be a good replacer of ewe colostrum as concerning passive immunity in cases where ewe colostrum cannot be used. Four meals of cow colostrum in the first 18 h are sufficient to provide passive immunity, no matter if cow colostrum was collected at 1st or 2nd milking.

https://extension.missouri.edu/events/tall-fescue-toxicosis-in-sheep-and-goats

A good resource during the cold weather!

TREATING HYPOTHERMIA (CHILLING) AND HYPOGLYCEMIA (STARVATION) IN VERY YOUNG LAMBS -- AND KIDS

https://www.nfacc.ca/resources/codes-of-practice/sheep/omafra_hypothermia.pdf

Join the Conversation at the 2025 MOA Annual Conference!

Every year, we have the privilege of bringing together some of the brightest minds in agriculture to explore one powerful question:

🌱 How can we feed the world while feeding the soil?

With the belief that life creates life, we’re excited to share practices that not only sustain life on Earth but also ensure the longevity and profitability of your farm.

This event is for everyone—organic practitioners, conventional farmers, and anyone committed to sustainable farming practices.

What You’ll Learn:

Building healthier soil through livestock grazing practices
Integrating IPM strategies for organic specialty crops
Cover cropping techniques for all farm types
Managing risks to protect your farm’s future
..and so much more!
📅 When: February 7–8, 2025
📍 Where: Columbia, MO

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring new life to your soil, your farm, and your future.

👉 Learn more and register at MOAorganic.org

Let’s grow together! 🌾