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In 1983, Florida A&M University (FAMU), College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture (CESTA) recognized the role meat goats could play in complementing existing agricultural production systems. Faculty and staff at FAMU therefore, shifted their research and extension efforts to evaluating goat production as an alternative enterprise for small-scaled farmers. Nutrition and reproduction studies provided valuable data on the economics of raising goats under optimum conditions. Other studies were conducted to determine the cost effectiveness of raising goats under alternative production systems, evaluating goat production through the intromission of Boer genetics and determining the effects of diet and management on carcass traits, composition and palatability of young goats.... (read more)

Florida Meat Goat Feasibility Study: A Farmers Survey

Dear Producers,

In an effort to better understand the meat goat industry in the state of Florida as it relates to farmers, vendors and consumers we are asking for your participation in answering a few questions on this farmers survey. This survey was developed by Florida A&M University's Cooperative Extension Program, the Florida Meat Goat Association, and  the University of Florida IFAS Extension. This feasibility study was funded by Southern SARE, the Producer Grant Program. Your responses to this survey are very important and will help in advancing research and educational information on marketing of goats in this state....(read more). 

Goat and Sheep Field Day

Florida A&M University’s (FAMU), Cooperative Extension Program will be hosting a Goat and Sheep Field Day this fall. Please check back later for further details. 

2012 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND  

Master Goat and Sheep Certification Program Coming Soon!

May 4th, 5th, 18th and 19th    Click Here For More Information

Small Ruminant Calendar for 2011

Personnel at Florida A&M University  have found this calendar beneficial in maintaining optimum health and increasing production levels in the university’s goat herd. However, this calendar should only be used as a guideline for managing your herd or flock  during the course of the year. Keep in mind that environmental conditions vary from region to region, so some of the activities that are recommended for producers in the southeast, particularly in Florida (i.e., Vitamin E/Se: the soil is deficient in selenium in the state of Florida) may not be applicable for animals raiseded in other regions in the U.S. Furthermore, economics may also play a vital role in which practicesare feasible and practical for your farm and which are not. Click here to download 2011 calendar.

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