About
The Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office is a producer-oriented 501 (c) (5) entity under the oversight of the Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers Association and the Kentucky Goat Producers Association, funded in part by a grant from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board.
The office provides professional support to all aspects of the Commonwealth's sheep and goat industries and its goal is to maintain Kentucky's leadership in the production and marketing of small ruminants.
Staff
Kelley Yates
Executive Director
1619 Bypass Road PMB 159
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: 502-682-7780
kyates@kysheepandgoat.org
Sarabeth Parido
Director for KY Sheep and Fiber
1619 Bypass Road PMB 159
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: 859-771-7442
sarabeth@kentuckysheepandfiber.com
Benefits
To be successful in small ruminant production, you need to be connected to other producers. The Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers and the Kentucky Goat Producers offer a network of producers from all over the state in a variety of different types of operations and experience. For just $30 per year, you can take advantage of the many benefits offered by the associations.
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Benefits with Joining
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Receive the annual KY Sheep and Goat Management Calendar
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Free listing in Breeders Directory
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Receive monthly email updates on education and funding opportunities within the industry
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Monthly VIP Access to webinars from top industry leaders
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Free Record Keeping System (Excel based)
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Become part of a unified voice for all goat and sheep producers
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Network with producers to receive access to information, breeding stock, etc.
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In-the-know for changes in the industry
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Be represented on state committees and advisory boards like the Kentucky Farm Bureau Small Ruminant Commodity Group, Kentucky Livestock Coalition, and much more.
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Membership to ASI and the ASI Newsletter (American Sheep Industry)
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Learn more about each association:
Board
The Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office is led by a Board of Directors consisting of members from the Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers and the Kentucky Goat Producers Association.
The 2025 Board Members are:
Chair- Harry Frederick
Vice Chair- Beth Johnson
Treasurer- Kay DeMoss
Sue Churchill
Angie Downs
Jeff Royalty
Zack Schwartz
Bea Powell
Richard Popham
Cheryl Kersey​
Annual Report
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