The Baa Booth at the State Fair was a big hit again! Plenty of sheep industry information, and lamb recipe cards, and good discussion to fill the day. Special thanks to John and State Fair reps, the booth is looking great, and even has a new game to test your sheep knowledge!
Spring Workshop, ” Sheep Health Day at U of M”
Spring Sheep Day is a resounding success with over 100 participating – excited to learn hands on and share knowledge about sheep and lamb health! “Thanks to U of M Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and Minnesota Lamb & Wool Producers Assoc for a great day.” Hands-on demos included: ewe health – assessing body condition, disease symptoms,…
MARCH 2017 MLWPA Leaders Visit DC
Pictured (L-R): Jeremy Geske (Secretary), Randy Kinney (President), Congressman Peterson, Dan Lippert (Past Chair of American Lamb Board), and John Dvorak (Past-President, ASI Reg. 3 Director). Picture from Congressman Peterson’s weekly newsletter. MLWPA leaders participated in the ASI Legislative trip to Washington, D.C. They met with the entire MN Congressional delegation. Topics discussed included: Farm…
2017 ASI Convention – Industry Tours
Several industry tours were available for us in the Denver area. Because if Denver’s climate, it is very suitable for feedlots, and then of course, processing plants too. There are several processors in the Denver – Greeley area for both lamb and beef, and numerous feedlots. Superior Farms and Mountain States both offered tours. …
Members attend 2017 ASI Convention in Denver
ASI Annual Convention in Denver January 25 – 28, 2017 There was good attendance from Minnesota at the annual convention. This picture taken after our region’s 6-state (inc; MN, WI, MI, OH, IL, IN), Region #3 caucus was held. Minnesotans in attendance, L-R Front: John Dvorak, past-Pres MLWP, and newly elected Region 3 Regional Director;…