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Foothills Goat & Sheep Producers Association

Foothills Goat & Sheep Producers Association works to promote the goat and sheep industry in the foothills region of both Carolinas. Headquartered in Shelby, NC, the organization seeks to benefit members through collaborative education & marketing strategies. Major events include sanctioned goat shows, youth shows & clinics, and an annual Boer Goat Production Sale. Membership is $35 per farm, due January 1 each year.

The Association holds regular business meetings at the Cleveland County Extension Center, located at 130 S. Post Road in Shelby. We also coordinate educational presentations, demonstrations and field days tailored to the information needs and interests of our members.

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FG&SPA Youth Show Circuit

Foothills goat & Sheep Producers Association is pleased to announce its 2012 Show Circuit, which provides youth an opportunity to gain valuable experience and to win cash and prizes based on the performance of their wethers and does in the show ring. 

Show Circuit Rules & Application Form

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FAMACHA® Certification Training
Thursday, May 31 from 4-7 PM
Cleveland County Extension Center - Shelby, NC

Learn the FAMACHA® system for controlling barber pole worm, the most damaging internal parasite of goats &sheep. FAMACHA® provides a tool to identify infested and anemic animals, reducing the number of unnecessary treatments. This saves money, reduces parasite resistance to drugs, and can literally save goats from poor performance or death. The 3-hour workshop will be held in the Extension auditorium of the Cleveland County Office Building, located at 130 S. Post Road in Shelby, NC. Cost is $10 (payable at the door). To reserve your seat, contact the Cleveland County Extension Center at 704-482-4365.

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Summer IBGA Boer Show & Youth Circuit Jackpot Shows
August 4, 2012
Cleveland County Fairgrounds - Shelby, NC

This one-day event features two IBGA sanctioned Open Shows, plus Youth Jackpot Market Wether & Commercial Doe Shows. Judges are Michelle McAfee and John Tart, III.

2012 Summer IBGA Show Catalog & Entry Forms 

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Buck Collection & Goat Artificial Insemination School
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Cleveland County Fairgrounds - Shelby, NC

Sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension and FG&SPA, this educational program is designed to provide meat goat and dairy goat producers with the knowledge, technical skills, and professional support services needed to implement artificial insemination as a genetic improvement tool.

2012 Buck Collection & Goat AI School Details & Registration Form
Doe Heat Synchronization Protocol