NC State Sheep and Goat Extension

The latest episode of the ASI Research Update Podcast features Dr. Alan Franzluebbers, soil scientist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, discussing how soil health and grazing management impact pasture productivity, forage resilience and long-term sustainability. Joining host Jake Thorne, Dr. Franzluebbers explains the role of soil organic matter, nutrient cycling and biological activity, while also addressing rotational grazing, soil compaction and integrated crop-livestock systems. The episode also explores opportunities in solar grazing and practical ways sheep producers can evaluate and improve pasture performance over time.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ylHNr6af9ypQkM9BItwJi?si=30DpPdriTOG_1iE8zY3YmA

Registration is open! $50 discount applies until June 1!

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Our Goat AI Short Course registration webpage is up and running. Registration will open May 15th at 8 am. There is a $50 discount applied to all registrations on or before June 1! See link below for more information!

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Our Goat AI Short Course registration webpage is up and running. Registration will open May 15th at 8 am. There is a $50 discount applied to all registrations on or before June 1! See link below for more information!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/umo-nc-state-goat-artificial-insemination-short-course-tickets-1988258093480?aff=oddtdtcreator

SAVE THE DATE! Our Goat Artificial Insemination Short Course is back! August 12-14, 2026! Registration will open May 15. The registration link will be available soon. More information at the link below.

UMO-NC State Goat Artificial Insemination Short Course - Goats and Sheep | NC State Extension August 12-14, 2026Registration will open May 15, 2026This short course is designed to provide participants with theoretical background and hands-on practice opportunities needed for adoption of…

Great opportunity from the American Lamb Board! Check it out!

Come join us for this hands on fence building workshop. Be sure to bring your work boots and gloves.

Great program Tuesday and Wednesday evenings this week! Registration information below.

Please join us online Feb 24-25 for Shepherd's Sympsium.
Register here https://tinyurl.com/26sheepsymposium

Join us March 28 for a half day kidding workshop! This will be an abbreviated version of our full day school but we will cover the main points to know before kidding season!

go.ncsu.edu/goatkidding26

Due to the weather last month, this class has been postponed until this weekend, the 14th. We still have a few spots left!