UT Small Ruminants

Hawkins County In-Person MSRP Program

Hawkins County is hosting a 5 night MSRP course on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm at the Hawkins County Extension Office (3815 Hwy. 66 South, Rogersville, TN).

Dates: November 25th, December 2nd, 4th, 9th and 11th.

Deadline to register is November 21st! Contact Jack Price or Blake Ramsey for more information (423) 272-7241.


Save the Date! 2026 MSRP Zoom Series

The 2026 Master Small Ruminant Producer Zoom Series will begin in February 2026! If you are interested in participating please let your county Extension Agent know and join our email list by clicking HERE.


2025 Tennessee Small Ruminant Management Calendars

Click the link below for the online PDF version.

https://utia.tennessee.edu/publications/wp-content/uploads/sites/269/2025/02/PB1902.pdf



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The Master Small Ruminant Producer program is designed to service the educational needs of sheep and goat producers in Tennessee. The program gives sheep and goat producers a combination of classroom teaching and hands-on learning experiences. The learning sessions provide opportunities for producers to increase knowledge and skills needed to apply management practices necessary for profitability and sustainability of the sheep and goat industry. Educational sessions are delivered by your local UT-TSU Extension county agent.

Any sheep or goat producer is welcome to attend! Beginning and advanced producers will find the program useful to help with their operations. The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) provides cost-share assistance for long-term investments in Tennessee’s farming operations. A current University of Tennessee Master Producer Certificate is one of the qualifications needed for producers to be eligible for the maximum 50 percent cost-share assistance.

TN Ag Enhancement Program Pedigree Information

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Contact your local county Extension Agent for more information and to register.

Program Contact

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Jessy Shanks
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