WINDSOR — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is holding an in-person discussion session for small ruminant farmers on June 1 at 4:30 following the Maine Fiber Frolic at Windsor Fairgrounds, 82 Ridge Road. The purpose of the session is to identify themes for a series of public roundtable discussions to be held this summer for small ruminant farmers, managers, veterinarians and service providers.
The Maine Small Ruminant Roundtable is a new community-driven group where members select topics for informed discussions on animal management practices, challenges and needs, facilitated by UMaine Extension and experts in the field. The roundtable discussions are aimed at farmers who work with wool, meat or dairy animals. Organizers plan to hold in-person roundtables, some in-person and some virtual, every 2-3 months with the locations determined by the initial group discussions.
Registration is required on the event webpage for the in-person session on June 1. Free entrance after 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Sue Baez at 207-667-8212 or [email protected].
Interested parties may also register on the program webpage to be notified about upcoming Small Ruminant Roundtable events and community networking opportunities.
