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
In-Person Master Small Ruminant Program Conference
The in-person conference will be held at the Eastern Region Office, Knoxville, Tennessee
November 19th and 20th, 2021
For additional information contact Jessica Smith
Certification Registration
$125.00
Includes: Education, Barn Sign, USB, and lunch both days
Registration due by November 15, 2021
Non- Certification Registration
$25.00
Includes: Education and lunch both days
Registration due by November 15, 2021
New Spring 2022 Master Small Ruminant Producer Program
The Small Ruminant Work Group has been working hard to develop online options for those that need to complete their Master Small Ruminant Certification. In light of COVID-19 and restrictions placed on meeting sizes we held our first online MSRP classes in 2020. We are going to continue offering an online program once per year due to increased demand, popularity, and flexibility.
Please join us in 2022 with our MSRP program via Zoom! The program starts in January and will continue through March for 10 total classes.
A sampling of topics include, reproduction, nutrition, forages, health, facilities, and parasite management.
Program cost is $110 and includes a sheep or goat manual, hat, farm sign, and other promotional materials.
