The 2019 Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers Association (MLWPA) Spring Sheep Workshop will be held at the North Dakota State University Sheep Unit and Meats Lab in Fargo. Much of the focus this year will be on lamb carcass quality. The day will begin with a Tour of the NDSU Sheep Unit under the direction…
Members Recognized at 2018 Shepherd’s Holiday
SILVER BELL AWARD Daryl Boehm was the winner of the annual Silver Bell Award! Daryl started with sheep in the 70’s and currently still has a flock of over 200 ewes. Daryl is very supportive of youth involvement, both in FFA and 4-H. He is a helpful leader for the youth, and is now working…
Register now for Annual Shepherds Holiday Conference!
Registration is now open for attending our annual Shepherds Holiday conference being held this year in Rochester, Nov 30 & Dec 1. There will be an optional tour during the day on Friday. Friday evening will again be our Lamb Social, followed by our fundraiser auction. Saturday will be full of education, research, and practical…
Baa Booth is Open at the State Fair
Stop in at the Baa Booth when attending the State Fair. Displays and demos vary each day such as wool spinning wheels, wool felting art, and always plenty of lamb recipes and other info for your lamb and wool production.
Register today for the Spring Sheep Workshop!
PHOTO: Lambs at Rafter P Ranch, Kensington, MN Dan and Kay Persons to Host Spring Sheep Workshop Sheep health and handling is the theme for the 2018 Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers Association (MLWPA) Spring Sheep Workshop at Dan and Kay Persons, Rafter P Ranch, Kensington, MN. Topics and speakers include: Scrapie and Regulatory…