University of Wisconsin Extension will be hosting a “Livestock Learning Webinar Series” this winter.  This series is best suited for new families exhibiting livestock (Beef, Sheep, Swine & Meat Goats) however experienced families are encouraged and invited to attend as well. These webinars can be taken from your home using a computer and your phone or at your local extension office.  Check with your extension office if they plan to host.  These sessions will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The topics and dates are:

Jan. 16 (register by Jan. 14) – General Overview – Explore the general rules and policies of livestock exhibition, learn about program, resource and event opportunities and gain insight on why belonging to livestock projects is a great educational experience.  This is an important session to have under your belt before the species orientated webinars.

Feb. 20 (register by Feb. 18) – Beef, March 27 (register by March 25) – Swine,  April 17 (register by April 15) – Sheep,  May 15 (register by May 13) – Meat Goats

These seminars will focus more specifically of the general management of the species:  nutrition, selection, well-being and much more.  Some tips for getting ready for the fair, in addition a panel of experts to answer questions and provide insight.

If you wish to participate, please register by going to this website https://uwex.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bIx33PC8T5gQzNX  Please register no later than 2 days prior to the event, so there is time for the connecting information to be sent.  An email address is required to receive materials and the connecting information.  There are a limited number of lines available so please register early.  The information for this program can be found at:  https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/youthlivestock/programs/livestock-learning-webinar-series/  Continue to visit the site as we confirm speakers.  If you have any questions about this series please contact Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist at borourke2@ansci.wisc.edu.

Webinar programs are provided as a service of the UW Cooperative Extension and the UW-Madison Department of Animal Sciences, and are hosted by Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist.  The webinar system provides a two-way voice & visual communication between speakers and listeners and are free to the public.

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