The annual ARBA banquet and meeting is set for Friday, October 17, at the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Quality Inn & Suites in Kingston, NY, about 20 minutes from the fairgrounds. A room with two queen beds is $170/night and […]
Submitted by Mary Pratt, Elihu Farm, New York. Is summer nearly over? When I see entry info for the Big E (Eastern States Expo, W. Springfield MA) and the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival (October 17-18, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck NY) that’s a bit scary. It’s only August 10. Little birdies tell me that Romney […]
North American International Livestock Exposition -Louisville, KY (NAILE) OPEN- Entries Close: October 1, 2014. Arrival of Sheep: November 12, Noon thru November 14, 6:00 p.m. Judging Date: November 18, 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Release Date: November 21, 3:00 p.m. YOUTH-Entries Close: October 1, 2014. Arrival of Sheep: November 12 at 12:00 Noon thru November 14 by […]
The Big E runs Sept. 12 – 28, 2014. Things are gearing up fast for the 2014 Big E and we are now working on several new things for the upcoming Fair. Premium Book Online entry is now live and available for use. Premium Book Online: Click here for the 2014 Premium Book or copy […]
2014 will find Romney breeders gathering at the New York Bred Ewe and Ewe Lamb Show and Sale in Rhinebeck, New York. Activities will take place October 17 – 19. Friday, October 17 will be a day of animal preparation, vendor shopping and association meetings. The current ARBA board will meet and make final preparations […]
Two sales, with white and natural colored Romney entries, were held in May. The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival included a sale this year, with 20% of the entries being Romneys. The sale average for white spring ewe lambs was $433 for six lots sold. Natural colored ewe lambs averaged $425, with one fall and […]