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In 2013, the American Sheep Industry Association hosted four impactful webinars, supported by the Rebuild the Sheep Industry Committee. Topics included Parasite Management, Fiber Production, Lambing, and NSIP, attracting a total of 935 registrations and 398 attendees from 48 states and Canada. The webinars received high satisfaction scores, averaging 4.4 out of 5. Looking ahead, we propose three additional webinars for 2014, designed to enhance learning and support for sheep producers. For more details, please contact Jay Parsons at jay.parsons@OptimalAg.com.
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Webinars of 2013 Four webinars were offered by the American Sheep Industry Association with funding support through the Rebuild the Sheep Industry Committee. Contact: Jay Parsons jay.parsons@OptimalAg.com
Participation Numbers • Webinar #1: Parasite Management • 290 registrants 41 states • 86 attendees 31 states • Webinar #2: Fiber Production • 121 registrants 36 states • 53 attendees26 states • Webinar #3: Lambing • 310 registrants 42 states • 146 attendees 36 states • Webinar #4: NSIP • 214 registrants 40 states • 113 attendees 28 states • Totals: 935 registrations, 398 attendees • 48 states plus DC and 4 Canadian provinces
Exit Survey • Webinar Quality • Average score 4.0 to 4.6 on a five point scale • with an overall average of 4.4 out of 5. • Comments • “Outstanding content. Excellent answers to questions. Great job!” • “Thank you for this incredibly useful information. I often feel like I am stranded on an island when raising my sheep.” • “The topic was excellent. I had 5 producers, representing several hundreds of ewes, attend the webinar with me in my Extension Office.” • “I am very encouraged by this experience. I plan on enrolling our flock.”
Webinars Are Posted Online http://www.growourflock.org/resources http://www.sheepagriculture.com/?cat=9
Webinar Proposal for 2014 Our proposal for 2014 involves offering three additional webinars. Contact: Jay Parsons jay.parsons@OptimalAg.com
Webinar Proposal for 2014 Budget Summary • Honorarium Budget: $1,500 • A budget of $500 is requested for each of the three webinars. • Hosting Software Expense Budget: $1,200 • A budget of $400 is requested for each of the three webinars. • Development, Coordination, and Reporting Budget: $5,375 Total Funding Requested: $8,075
Webinar Proposal for 2014 Expected Impacts • 300 Live Webinar Attendees • Learning important information that will help them to be successful in the American sheep industry. • Live Question & Answer sessions. • 3,000 Views of Webinar Recordings • Long-term access to important educational materials. • Promotion of the American Sheep Industry and the Let’s Grow Our Flock Initiative Contact: Jay Parsons jay.parsons@OptimalAg.com