Getting Started with Reliable Resources
It is easy to fall prey to misinformation when you are new to a subject. When evaluating the value of information, make sure it is current, relevant, accurate, and provided by an objective authority with the sole purpose of education. Credible resources will not try to sell you on their product and do not rely solely on anecdotes. Trustworthy recommendations are based on research and science. Here are some valuable sources of information. You should discuss more options with your veterinarian and local university extension educator
Poultry
- Small and Backyard Poultry, U.S. Cooperative Extension System
- National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) - Poultry
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs - Poultry
- Washington State University Extension - Poultry
Beef
- The Beef Site
- National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) - Beef
- Beef Cattle - U.S. Cooperative Extension System
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs - Beef
- Washington State University Extension - Beef
Sheep
- Small Ruminants - Washington State University Extension, Animal Agriculture
- Maryland Small Ruminants
- Sheep Community of Practice - U.S. Cooperative Extension System
- National Sustainable Agriculture Information Services (ATTRA) - Sheep
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs - Sheep
Goats
- American Goat Federation
- Cornell Goat Program
- Small Ruminants - Washington State University Extension, Animal Agriculture
- Maryland Small Ruminants
- About Goats - U.S. Cooperative Extension System
- Sheep and Goats - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
- Goats - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
- Meat Goat Production - Penn State Extension
Rabbits
- Raising Rabbits - Washington State University Extension
- Small scale sustainable rabbit production - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA)
- Rabbits - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
- American Rabbit Breeders Association
Education
- Country Living Expo, Skagit County - WSU Extension
- Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival
- Northwest Oregon Dairy Goat Assocation Conference
- Washington Swine Information Day, WSU Extension (first Friday in February, Moses Lake)