The University of Minnesota Extension and The Natural Fiber Alliance is sponsoring the 1st Annual Wool Conference followed by the 6th Annual Sheep & Fiber Farm Tour! Details at: www.naturalfiberalliance.com 1st Annual Wool Conference & 6th Annual Sheep & Fiber Farm Tour Flyer
Jul. 21, 2016 Source: American Sheep Industry news release Taking on one of the hottest topics in the sheep industry paid off for Chris Posbergh when he was named the winner of the 2016 Sheep Heritage Foundation Memorial scholarship in mid-July. The scholarship award is $3,000 this year. A Ph.D. student at New York’s Cornell […]
By Charlene Carlisle At long last I am sitting down at the computer in an attempt to reiterate my last six weeks. Time has rushed by and has left me little time to write down all the info, so please excuse any oversights but feel free to let me know so that I can correct […]
In response to recent events and member concerns, the ARBA Board of Directors has unanimously approved the formation of a Science Advisory Panel. This panel will work to advise the Board of Directors on scientific matters such as genetics, reproduction, nutrition, growth, etc. The panel will be composed of ARBA members from across the country […]
As some breeders may have noticed at Black Sheep Gathering this year, there were Moorit Romneys exhibited. These sheep originate from semen imported from New Zealand romney breeders and passed inspection prior to importation several years ago. These were registered in ARBA via the amnesty program and at that time it was not known to […]
The results of the recent election are in. Returning to serve on the board are Director at Large, Anne McIntyre Lahner; District 2 Director, Allison Seyfert Streaker; and District 6 Director, Betsy McPherson. Joining the board as District 4 Director is Sue Kalina.
