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2010 NORTHEAST GEORGIA EXTENSION MASTER GOAT FARMER SERIES

Extension Education

Forrest Connelly
County Extension Coordinator
University of Georgia
Eastanollee

Abstract

\r\n Due to increased numbers of goats produced in Georgia, goat producers must look to Extension for educational sources to increase management skills for optimizing of inputs.  In 2000 there were 101,419 goats reported in Georgia for the Farm Gate Value Report.  Within one decade, numbers had increased to 181,636 (an increase of 79%).  Goat numbers are increasing due to several factors including demand of product, input costs, and available pasture land.  In 2010 County Extension Agents in seven Northeast Georgia counties met in response to the increased demand for educational programs on goat production.  A six week Master Goat Farmer Education Program was set up to address goat production issues.  Registration and attendance were at conference capacity (75 registered).  A pre and post-test was given to all registrants.  Pre-test scores averaged 28%.  Post-test averaged 85%.  In the program evaluation tool 91% of participants stated they would attend an Advanced Master Goat Farmer program if offered in the future. 78% of program evaluation surveyed felt production practices had the most impact of the overall program. 16% of the program evaluation surveyed stated that the marketing section of the program had the greatest impact.  5% of the program evaluation surveyed stated that the facilities and predator class was most impactful for their operation.  The results of the survey supported the idea that targeted Extension Programming can increase knowledge and production confidence for goat producers in Northeast Georgia.

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Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.

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Authors: J. Connelly Forrest, R. Waldorf, R.W. Josey, C Talton
  1. Forrest, J. County Extension Coordinator, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, Georgia, 30538
  2. Waldorf, R. County Extension Coordinator, UGA Extension, Georgia, 30547
  3. Josey, R. County Extension Coordinator, UGA Extension, Georgia, 30521
  4. Talton, C. County Extension Coordinator, UGA Extension, Georgia, 30635