BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Cooperative Extension: Livestock - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/livestock
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cooperative Extension: Livestock
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105912
CREATED:20260305T202631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T192908Z
UID:10000033-1777712400-1777737600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Small Ruminant Starter Weekend
DESCRIPTION:May 2-3\, 2026\, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (both days)\nUMaine Extension Aroostook County Office\n57 Houlton Road\, Presque Isle\, Maine 04769\nCost: $50-$120 (Adult sliding scale); Free for youth \n Register Online \nFarmers and youth are invited to a Small Ruminant Starter Weekend focused on sheep and goat husbandry. Day 1 covers parasite management in small ruminant flocks and herds. Day 2 focuses on beginning animal care in the morning and 4-H market lamb projects in the afternoon. \nMay 2: Parasite Intensive Day\nThis session is for farmers and older youth who are new to small ruminants or have experienced parasite issues in their flock or herd. The day focuses on parasite management\, with hands-on activities including fecal egg counts using a microscope and practice with the FAMACHA protocol for barber pole worm on live animals. \nParticipants will also learn to identify risk factors for meningeal worm and take part in a lungworm diagnostic exercise. Farmers are encouraged to bring a fresh fecal sample from one animal for examination. \nParticipants will become FAMACHA-certified and may purchase an anemia index card at the workshop after certification. \nMay 3: Basics of Small Ruminant Care\nMorning (9 a.m. to noon): Beginning animal care\nThe morning session covers foundational topics in sheep and goat care\, including: \n\nShelter and pasture basics\nNutrition\nHandling and hoof trimming\n\nAdults will be dismissed after the morning session. Adults who are especially interested in the afternoon show topics\, which are geared toward 4-H youth\, should contact event organizers. \nAfternoon (youth only): Show topics\nThis session is designed for youth and prepares participants for 4-H market lamb projects. Topics include market lamb selection and care\, lamb showmanship and market lamb fitting. \nBoth sessions include practical\, hands-on learning. Youth who own market animals are encouraged to bring them to the May 3 program. \nMore information\nSue Baez\, sue.baez@maine.edu\, 207-667-8212\nYouth participants: Megan Cook\, megan.cook@maine.edu\, 207-581-8120 \nAccommodations and dietary needs\nFor a reasonable accommodation or dietary concerns\, contact Sue Baez at sue.baez@maine.edu or 207-667-8212 at least seven days before the event\, if possible.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/livestock/event/small-ruminant-starter-weekend/
LOCATION:UMaine Extension Aroostook County Office\, 57 Houlton Road\, Presque Isle\, 04769\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sheep and Goats
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Baez":MAILTO:sue.baez@maine.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260429T105912
CREATED:20260410T165736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T193843Z
UID:10000034-1778803200-1779062399@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Northeast Livestock Expo (NELE) – Youth Judging Clinic\, Education and Show
DESCRIPTION:Windsor Fairgrounds\, Windsor\, Maine\nMay 15 to 17\, 2026\nCost: Free \n Register Online \nJoin us for three exciting days of hands-on learning\, skill-building\, and fun at the North East Livestock Expo (NELE). This youth-focused event brings together families\, students\, and industry professionals to explore the world of livestock and agriculture in an engaging and supportive environment. \nAgenda\nFriday\, May 15\, 2026\n\n4:00 p.m.: Saturday and Sunday exhibitors arrive\n\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\n\n7:00 to 9:30 a.m.: Participant registration\n9:30 a.m.: Boer Goat Show\n9:30 a.m.: Working Steer Demonstration\n9:30 a.m.: Livestock Judging Clinic with live beef classes\n12:00 to 1:00 p.m.: Lunch\n1:00 to 2:00 p.m.: History of Pork Workshop\nAfternoon Workshops\n3:30 to 6:00 p.m.:\n\n\nOption 1: Cattle Artificial Insemination\, youth only\, limited to 20\nOption 2: Public Speaking (seminar and contest)\nOption 3: Sales Talk (seminar and contest)\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m.: Dinner and Fundraising Auction\n\nSunday\, May 17\, 2026\n\n9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Dairy Clinic\n9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Sheep Clinic\n\nAfternoon demonstrations from Maine Sheep Breeders Association and Coop’s ArrowQuipp Equipment – Chute Demonstration. \nInstructors\n\nDr. Colt W. Knight is a State Livestock Specialist and Extension Professor with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. He directs the Maine Grazing Behavior Lab and teaches Introduction to Animal Science on campus. Dr. Knight works closely with livestock producers across Maine\, focusing on practical\, research-based education in beef production\, grazing management\, and meat science. He also co-hosts the Maine Farmcast podcast and operates Knight Family Farms with his family\, raising registered Berkshire hogs.\nDr. Zach McFarlane is an Assistant Professor and Beef Cattle Specialist for California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo\, California. Raised in a cattle and rodeo family in California\, he developed his passion for the beef industry working on ranches in the western U.S. He earned his Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\, where his research focused on practical\, low-input beef production systems. At Cal Poly\, Dr. McFarlane teaches beef production courses and conducts applied research to improve efficiency and profitability for cattle producers\, while mentoring students through hands-on programs like the Cal Poly Bull Test.\n\n\nIf reasonable accommodation is needed\, please contact Melissa Libby-Babcock\, 207-581-2788\, melissa.libby1@maine.edu by May 8\, 2026.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/livestock/event/northeast-livestock-expo/
LOCATION:Windsor Fairgrounds\, 82 Ridge Rd\, Windsor\, 04363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Livestock
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Libby Babcock":MAILTO:melissa.libby1@maine.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260429T105912
CREATED:20250305T124759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182525Z
UID:10000021-1780099200-1780271999@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Sheep Shearing School
DESCRIPTION:May 30–31\, 2026\n9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (both days)\nNorth Belgrade Community Center (and Sunrise Farm)\n508 Smithfield Road\, Belgrade\, Maine 04917 (Google Maps)\nCost: $350 \n Register Online \nAudit Option: $40 for both days\, or $25 per day: \n Register for Audit Option \n \nThis two-day workshop is for individuals interested in learning to shear sheep on the producer or professional level. Topics covered during the school include crutching and full-body shearing. Participants must be able to bend for extended periods\, lift 50 lbs\, and be at least 16 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nThis event’s instructors include Rachel White\, an Extension Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Educator\, and professional shearers Jeff Birchstead\, Emily Garnett\, Abigail Smith\, and Arla Casselman. \nLunch will be provided both days. \n\nIf you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Sue Baez at sue.baez@maine.edu or 207.667.8212 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request\, however\, all requests will be considered.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/livestock/event/sheep-shearing-school/
LOCATION:Sunrise Farm\, 508 Smithfield Road\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Livestock
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Baez":MAILTO:sue.baez@maine.edu
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR