Events

Grey Bruce Farmers Week 2020 Livestreaming Agricultural Learning Opportunity – SHEEP DAY 2020

July 19, 2019

Dear Shepherd’s, Shearers, Sheep producers and Sheep enthusiasts: Grey Bruce Farmers Week (GBFW) will be hosting its 54th annual conference January 3-9, 2020 in Elmwood Ontario. GBFW has been a main stay for the agricultural industry in Grey County since 1966. Our mandate to provide education to farmers and agribusiness has been steadily growing. We […]

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Sheep Breeding Workshops Focus on Performance and Production – July 26-27

June 19, 2019

Are you interested in increasing performance and profit in your sheep operation? A New Direction in Sheep Breeding is an educational program that will be held July 26 and 27 at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Iowa. The program is funded by ASI Let’s Grow and is being sponsored by the United Suffolk Sheep […]

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Preventing and Controlling Footrot in Sheep Webinar

May 25, 2019

Join us for a webinar on June 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM CDT. Register now! https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/589593718137032459 Presenter: Mike Neary, PhD Extension Small Ruminant Specialist Purdue University Host: Dr. Jay Parsons, Department of Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska-Lincoln Time: 8:00 PM Eastern; 7:00 PM Central; 6:00 PM Mountain; 5:00 PM Pacific Description: Predators and footrot have […]

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American Lamb Summit – August 27 & 28

May 10, 2019

  Register now! Space is limited.   Premier 1 Supplies invites you to attend the American Lamb Summit in Ft. Collins, CO on August 27-28.   * Purpose * To identify how and why to improve both the market value and the eating value of US lamb.        For 30 years US lamb has steadily […]

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Sheep For Profit School July 10-13, 2019

May 4, 2019

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2019 Pipestone Lamb and Wool Sheep for Profit School, which will be held on July 10th through 13th in Pipestone. This will be the 10th course offering with 173 past participants from 23 different states and Canada completing the course. The Sheep for Profit School is a […]

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SAVE THE DATE: Improving Your Flock’s Wool & Fiber Quality Workshop – August 23 2019

April 8, 2019

Please view this flyer for registration information.

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Washington County, NY Fiber Tour

March 17, 2019

Washington County (NY) Fiber Tour – Quality and Diversity. The Tour celebrates its 27th annual free event, April 27-28, 2019, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participating are 9 farms (including three that raise Romneys) and a fiber spinning mill. washingtoncountyfibertour.org Our scenic County, which borders Vermont, is the most active and productive agricultural county in […]

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Hudson Valley Textile Project Summit March 20

February 26, 2019

The 3rd Annual Summit will be a gathering of farmers, makers, designers, manufacturers, and others interested in strengthening the Hudson Valley sustainable farm to fabric supply chain. Featured keynote speaker (and book signing) Stephany Wilkes, author of Raw Material. Summit Registration Fee ($30/person) covers facility rental, meals, and parking charges. There is a limit of […]

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