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Join us for the\u00a0WSU Livestock Advisor Training<\/b>, designed for livestock owners, small farmers, homesteaders, and anyone interested in improving their livestock management skills.<\/div>\n
Classes begin September 22, 2026, and run for 8 weeks.<\/b><\/div>\n
Class Time:<\/b>\u00a06:00\u20139:00 p.m.<\/div>\n
During this comprehensive training, participants will learn practical, research-based information that can be put to work on their farms and homesteads.<\/div>\n
Topics Include<\/b><\/div>\n
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  • Beef Cattle<\/li>\n
  • Sheep<\/li>\n
  • Goats<\/li>\n
  • Swine<\/li>\n
  • Poultry<\/li>\n
  • Rabbits<\/li>\n
  • Livestock Nutrition and Feeding<\/li>\n
  • Animal Health and Care<\/li>\n
  • Fencing<\/li>\n
  • Pasture Management to Maximize Production<\/li>\n
  • Rotational Grazing<\/li>\n
  • Mud and Manure Management<\/li>\n
  • Best Management Practices for Small Farms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Participants will also have opportunities to connect with experienced livestock producers, agricultural professionals, and other people interested in raising livestock successfully.<\/div>\n
    Become a WSU Livestock Advisor<\/b><\/div>\n
    After completing the training, participants can put their new knowledge to work by providing\u00a020 hours of volunteer service<\/b>\u00a0supporting livestock education and outreach in their communities over the next 2 years.<\/div>\n
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