# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: 2026 Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit Building Healthy Flocks and Profitable Farms Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Join us on campus at Alabama A&M University James I. Dawson Building 4900 Meridian Street North Huntsville, AL 35810 The 2026 Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit is an annual event that brings the goat and sheep community together to focus on the latest practices impacting the small ruminant industry. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Livestock farmers, forestland owners, students of all ages, and anyone considering raising goats. ---------------------------- REGISTRATION Admission is free, but registration is required to provide adequate refreshments and lunch. Register online at www.aces.edu/go/6641 ---------------------------- TOPICS • Practical Strategies for Disease Prevention • Improving Profitability through Production Practices • Value-Added Products for Producers • Rotational Grazing and Forage Management • Preventing Poisoning in Grazing • Hoof Health, Body Condition Scoring, & Drug Administration • Artificial Intelligence & Digital Technologies for Health Monitoring • Exploring Careers in Agriculture The Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit will feature exciting activities and exhibits by partners and Alabama Extension staff. It is also a great time to network with other regional goat and sheep producers. Students of all ages are welcome with breakout sessions designed specifically for them. We hope to see you there! ---------------------------- TENTATIVE AGENDA Presiding Dr. Jennifer Wells-Marshall, Extension Associate Director, Alabama A&M University (AAMU) • 8:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast • 9:00 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks • 9:10 a.m. Summit Overview and Opening Address • 9:20 a.m. Plenary Sessions - Building Resilient and Profitable Sheep and Goat Enterprises - Building Biosecure Sheep and Goat Farms: Practical Strategies for Disease Prevention - Improving Farm Profitability through Sustainable Production Practices - Emerging Market Opportunities and Value-Added Products for Small Ruminant Producers • 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break, Exhibits and Networking • 11:10 a.m. Concurrent Field Demonstrations Location: The People’s Patch Community Farm • 12:30 p.m. Lunch - Networking and Exhibit Viewing • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Youth and Adult Breakout Sessions • 3:00 p.m. Depart ------------ FIELD SESSION OPTIONS Option 1: Pasture, Nutrition and Sustainable Grazing Systems • Silvopasture Systems for Improved Animal Performance and Farm Sustainability • Improving Pasture Productivity through Rotational Grazing and Forage Management • Recognizing Toxic Plants and Preventing Poisoning in Grazing Sheep and Goats • Smart Fencing Technologies for Efficient Grazing Management Option 2: Animal Health and Biosecurity Demonstrations • Biosecurity Best Practices for Preventing Disease Introduction and Spread • Hoof Health, Body Condition Scoring and Practical Drug Administration • FAMACHA®, Fecal Egg Counts and Integrated Parasite Management • Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies for Small Ruminant Health Monitoring ------------ BREAKOUT SESSIONS YOUTH • 12:30 p.m. Careers in Animal Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences • 1:00 p.m. Hands-On Agricultural STEM Activities • 2:30 p.m. Wrap-Up and Evaluation ADULTS • 1:00 p.m. New World Screwworm: Identification, Surveillance, Reporting and Prevention • 1:30 p.m. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies for Small Ruminant Health Monitoring • 2:00 p.m. Producer Panel Discussion - Building Healthy Flocks and Profitable Farms • 2:40 p.m. Wrap Up and Evaluation ------------------------------------------------------------ The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Felix Samuel at sfu0001@aces.edu by 10/31/2026. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huntsville/2026-alabama-goat-and-sheep-summit/200030604824035 - **Event Categories**: Business, health-wellness, Sports, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 13 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Huntsville - **state**: AL - **country**: United States - **location**: Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University - **lat**: 34.783905310238 - **long**: -86.573076597583 - **full address**: Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University, Alabama A & M University Bookstore, Huntsville, AL 35811, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/519c8328f02df1022db8df067dfb8e32dc1e18ba492a2bea5ffd2f324822bf37-rimg-w1200-h630-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788358497 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit being held? - **A:** 2026 Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit takes place on Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University, Alabama A & M University Bookstore, Huntsville, AL 35811, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit? - **A:** 2026 Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit is organized by Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huntsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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