UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension will host small-group gatherings at two locations in September and October for sheep and goat producers to network and discuss industry needs. These informal, educational meetings will focus on local small-ruminant production and future programming.

One meeting will be Sept. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the York County 4-H Center, 771 Stoverstown Rd., York. The second meeting will take place Oct. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bedford County office of Penn State Extension, 120 W. John St., Bedford. Both sessions are open to producers at all experience levels.

The meetings will include:

— Networking opportunities with fellow producers.

— Discussion on local needs and extension programming.

— Insights from industry representatives.

— Topics such as flock health, biosecurity, nutrition, reproduction, lambing/kidding tips, marketing strategies and industry updates.

Both meetings will conclude with an open discussion to help shape future programming.

Participants should register for the York event by Sept. 24 and the Bedford meeting by Oct. 7.

More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/sheep-and-goat-small-group-gathering.