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Shortcourses and Tours
Lambing Time Shortcourse and Bus Tour
The purpose of this shortcourse and bus tour is to help
producers recognize and effectively deal with common lambing
time problems. The shortcourse focuses on the management
prior to, during and after lambing and the affect it has on
lamb losses, pounds of lamb marketed and input costs and
labor requirements. The tour will provide producers the
opportunity to see first hand how other producers recognize,
manage, and deal with lambing time challenges.
2009 Course Details
Tentative
Dates: February 6 and 7, 2009
Location:
Minnesota West Community & Technical College,
Pipestone, MN
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SCHEDULE
Friday, February 6, 2009
| 6:30 pm |
Registration |
| 7:00 pm |
Program Lecture/Discussion |
| 9:30 pm |
End of Evening Program |
Friday, February 7, 2009
| 8:00 am |
Program Lecture/Discussion |
| 11:45 am |
Lunch |
| 12:30 pm |
Board Buses |
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Farm Tours |
| 12:30 pm |
Farm Tours |
| 5:00 pm |
Arrive back at Minnesota West
College - Head for home |
Minimum enrollment will be 20
people to offer this shortcourse/bus tour.
Maximum enrollment will be limited to 100 paid registrants,
so we encourage you to send your registration in early.
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 SHEEP
FOR PROFIT SCHOOL
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Registration Form
The Sheep for Profit School is the professional management and
business school of the sheep industry. The purpose of the school is
to help you improve your sheep management skills; increase the
profitability of your sheep operation and form relationships in your
business. The school will be intense and combine lecture, group
discussion and visits two outstanding Pipestone area sheep
operations. Expert instructors with diverse and practical sheep
experience will help you define your vision and build a practical
plan to achieve your goals. This is a three day investment that will
change your sheep operation and how you view the sheep industry.
Course Details
Dates: July 9-12, 2008
Location: Minnesota West Community and Technical College,
Pipestone Campus
Minimum Enrollment: 10 people
Maximum Enrollment: 20 people
Before
the School Activities:
 1) Submit information for Sheep Enterprise Analysis
2) Review Home Study Course Lessons
After the School Activities:
1) Receive Lamb and Wool Newsletter
2) Instructors Available for Phone Consulting
Cost: Approximately $400 (dependant on Summer Tuition Rates)
(including tuition, noon & evening meals and breaks)
Lodging:
Calumet Inn (507) 825-5871.
Super 8 (507) 825-4217.
Pipestone RV Campground (507) 828-2455
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Rock Creek State Park (507) 348-7908
July 9, 2008 (6:00 pm to 9:30 pm)
Registration
Welcome & Introductions
What to Expect
Get Acquainted Dinner
Overview of US Sheep Industry
July 10, 2008 (8 am to 9:30 pm)
Topics: Economics and finance
Philosophy of Sheep Management
Five Keys to Profit
Record Keeping
Goal Setting
Develop Personal & Enterprise Goals
Sheep Breeds and Their Use
Genetic Selection
Develop Genetic Plan
Farm Tour (Mike and Carrie Caskey Farm)
- Sheep Facilities
- Genetic Selection
- Seedstock Production
- Pasture Management
July 11, 2008 (8 am to 9:30 pm)
Topics: Identifying & Treating Common Ewe Diseases
Identifying & Treating Common Lamb Diseases
Preventive Health Programs
Flock Bio-security
Develop a Flock Preventive Health Plan
Reproductive Cycle of Sheep
Breeding Time Management
Manipulation of the Breeding Cycle
Develop a Flock Breeding Plan
Facility Requirements
Farm Tour (Gail and Gary Boeve Farm)
- Sheep Facilities
- Record Keeping
- Lambing Time Management
- Management Philosophy
July 12, 2008 (8 am - 5 pm)
Topics: Sheep Nutrient Requirements
Feed Nutrient Values
Lamb Feed Rations
Ewe Feed Rations
Develop a Feeding Plan
Year Around Flock Management
Lamb Marketing
Wool Marketing
Develop a Flock Management Plan
Business Arrangements for the Future
Facility Tour
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Registration Form
The facility tour will be a full day tour, visiting multiple
Pipestone Lamb and Wool producers with new and remodeled facilities.
The tour will include state of the art lambing barns, hoop barns,
cold housing structures, remodeled lambing barns, handling
facilities and fence line feeding systems.
Course Details
Date: June 9, 2008
Location: Start and end at Minnesota West Community and Technical
College, Pipestone, Minnesota.
Minimum Enrollment: 30 people
Maximum Enrollment: 50 people
Cost: $130
Includes tour transportation, lunch and breaks
Pre-Registration by May 30th, 2008
Lodging:
Calumet Inn (507) 825-5871
Super 8 (507) 825-4217
Tour Schedule:
7:00 a.m. Load bus at Minnesota West, Pipestone
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tour 4 sheep operations
7:00 p.m. Unload bus at Minnesota West, Pipestone |
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For more information on these Shortcourses and Bus Tours
contact us at:
Phone: 507-825-6806
Email:
philip.berg@mnwest.edu or
mike.caskey@mnwest.edu |
