Description: Dr. Eva Wray, Livestock Parasitologist University of Arkansas shared information on controlling parasites in your small ruminants. Dr. Wray identifies parasites that may be harmful to small ruminants and offers suggestions for determining when to treat and how to treat animals infected with parasites. She goes
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Presenter: Richard Greenman, FWO Meats Description: Richard Greenman owner of FWO meats shared with the SDSPA Mentorship Group about USDA processing facility and food safety details for chicken, beef, buffalo, lamb, pork and elk. Greenman discusses important elements to consider and some of the processes involved. Recorded:
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Presenter: Shawn and Beth Dougherty Description: Meet farmers from Ohio who are using intensive grazing as the primary source of food energy and hear how they are using a minimum of off-farm inputs as a key to whole-farm sustainability. The Doughertys have been farming together since the
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Presenters: Cindy Tolle, Sturgis Meats, & Angela K Jackson, SDSPA Description: This video explores the essential components of organic red meat processing tailored for those interested in entering the certified organic meat market. Listeners will gain insights into USDA National Organic Program (NOP) regulations and learn how
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Description: Carl Poss, a 5th generation rancher, speaks about his family’s ranch and rich history on the land and his decision to transition the ranch to certified organic for organic beef production. Special guest, Pat Guptill, a South Dakota 2013 Leopold Conservation Award Recipient has managed Guptill
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Presenter: Michelle Avis, co-founder of Verge and 5th World Description: Watch this webinar about rainwater collection for gardens and livestock. In this video she covers how to estimate your water needs, rainwater collection benefits, and how to set up your own rainwater collection system. Recorded: Aug. 22,
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Presenters: Kelly Froehlich, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Specialist in Small Ruminant Production Description: Are you fascinated by the charm of raising sheep and goats? Curious about the ins and outs of small ruminant production? Our special guest, Kelly Froehlich, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Specialist in
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Presenter: Daniel Salatin, Polyface Farm Description: In this video Daniel teaches the audience about the importance of rotational grazing no matter how big or small your livestock operation is. Daniel is a multi-generational farmer. He’s grown up in the farming landscape in Swoope, VA. Farming right out
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Presenters: Jaelyn Whaley, Small Ruminant Specialist at SDSU Extension and Gwendolyn Kitzan, of Kitzan Sheep Description: Have you wondered how improving your soil quality affects your livestock’s intake of nutrients? SDSPA spoke with Jaelyn Whaley, Small Ruminant Specialist at SDSU Extension and Gwendolyn Kitzan, of Kitzan Sheep
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Description: Dr. Angela Jackson discusses best practices for transitioning to organic beef production in South Dakota and the applicable National Organic Program Standards. During the video Dr. Jackson covers pasture access and grazing days, keeping rotational grazing records, nutrition and dry matter intake (DMI), animal health, and
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