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 […]
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 […]
