HVADC's 2nd Local Lamb Lesson "Utilizing Public Sector Programs". Presenters Matthew Forrest, County Executive Director for Columbia/Greene Farm Service Agency, and Chris Wills, Farm Loan Officer for Farm Service Agency, will discuss various USDA and FSA programs and loans which could successfully grow your sheep enterprise. Class Materials: www.hvadc.org/ll-public-sector To view other Local Lamb Lessons visit: www.hvadc.org/local-lamb-lessons January 18, 2018

Class Materials: www.hvadc.org/local-lamb-dairy To view other Local Lamb Lessons visit: www.hvadc.org/local-lamb-lessons

HVADC's 4th Local Lamb Lesson "Fiber Processing" Presenter Mary Jeanne Packer of Battenkill Fibers Carding and Spinning Mill, a fiber processing mill located in Greenwich NY, discusses which fleece is right for you, what you need to know about fiber processing, how to manage your fleece and wool as well as profit calculations, partnership opportunities. Class Materials: www.hvadc.org/local-lamb-fiber-processing To view other Local Lamb Lessons visit www.hvadc.org/local-lamb-lessons

Class Materials visit: https://www.hvadc.org/local-lamb-meat-production To view other Local Lamb Lessons visit: https://www.hvadc.org/local-lamb-lessons

In the site visit that followed the 4th Local Lamb Lesson classroom presenter Kathleen Harris and our hosts, Kinderhook Farm, discuss considerations for sheep meat production. Class information and Classroom Materials: www.hvadc.org/ll-meat-production To view other Local Lamb Lessons visit: www.hvadc.org/local-lamb-lessons

Class Materials: https://www.hvadc.org/local-lamb-breed-selection To view other Local Lamb Lessons visit: https://www.hvadc.org/local-lamb-lessons

HVADC presents a series of six workshops and associated on-site seminars to explore business opportunities in the sheep industry.