Producers can learn how to add a sheep enterprise to their operation. South Dakota State University Extension Sheep Specialist Dave Ollila is speaking on the subject at the Cottonwood, South Dakota Field Station on January 16. Ollila says he’s received many questions from producers wanting to diversify their operations.
He says its important producers consider their marketing options before expanding into sheep production.
Ollila says producers also need to look at what type of grazing they have available on their ranch.
Some of the topics to be discussed at the sheep enterprise program include: shed lambing versus range lambing considerations, multi species grazing potential, targeted grazing opportunities and marketing, plus timing and product offerings.
