Lessons
There are six lessons in the course which cover:
- basic production information
- reproduction
- nutrition
- health
- marketing
- financial issues
How Does The Course Work?
- Lessons are mailed weekly for six weeks. The first lesson will be mailed or emailed on February 7. Postal participants will receive a CD of materials.
- Read weekly lesson materials and complete worksheet.
- Return worksheet and any questions to the instructor.
- Attend three optional webinars to review lesson worksheets and ask any questions you might have.
- Worksheets ask questions about your individual operation. You will receive personalized comments and suggestions for ways to improve your operation. If you don't own meat goats yet, simply answer the questions based on what you plan to do.
- The link to access the webinars will be provided immediately upon registration. Participants without internet can join via telephone call-in.
Cost Of The Course:
- Internet/email $50.00
- Internet/email and thumb drive of materials $75.00
- Postal service with thumb drive of materials $85.00
- Postal service with printed copies of materials $125.00
What's In It For Me?
- You will gain a better understanding of the basics of meat goat production.
- You will learn how to feed to meet the nutritional needs of meat goats.
- You will learn about the reproductive process in meat goats.
- You will learn how to keep meat goats healthy and how to correct health problems.
- You will learn effective ways to market your kids.
- You will learn how to properly handle financial issues related to meat goat production.
How Do I Register?
Register online at https://extension.psu.edu/meat-goat-production-management-home-study-course
Register by phone at 877-345-0691.
For more information
Melanie Barkley
meh7@psu.edu
814-623-4800