Romney Futurity Gets Strong Support

Romney breeders entering sheep for sale in Maryland and Ohio have provided the initial funds to support the first year of the Futurity For Youth program. Seven animals sold in Maryland were nominated as futurity animals, at a cost of $20 per entry to the seller. At the Romney Specialty Sale in Wooster, Ohio, twenty two animals were included in the line-up for futurity shoppers.

The program received $580 from these two sales, giving the program funds to use as youth show Romney sheep at local, regional and national shows. At the end of the show season, reports will be compiled and funds will be distributed to those youth who have submitted the futurity reports to the ARBA secretary. Reports from shows need to be completed by the exhibitor, signed by the show superintendent and sent to the ARBA secretary within 14 days of the show.