Sheep

Information for members with market and breeding sheep projects.

Hancock Lamb weigh-in

Friday, June 8th

6-8 pm at the Hancock County Fairground

Sheep Project Resources

Jr. Fair sheep exhibitors are required to attend Quality Assurance Training (or have "tested out" of the Quality Assurance requirement).

Sheep Barn Project

Link to printable flyer about this project including the Top 10 Reasons to support the project.

Thanks to everyone who has donated to the sheep barn project!  There were many positive comments about improvements in the sheep barn and we look forward to being able to complete the project in 2012.

Some additional funds are still needed, so please consider this project when looking to make a charitable contribution or memorial tribute.

Click here to view example pens.

Major donors will each have a metal sign hung in the barn.  Donation form link

Breed Association's that offer flock starter programs

Starter Flock Award Application
by American Jr Cheviot Breeders Association  
Applications due May 1         
This contest will award a starter flock to an American youth up to 17 years of age as of Jan. 1, 2012. The purpose is to introduce the youth to the joys of raising & owning purebred Cheviot sheep as well as encouraging the growth of new Cheviot breeders. The winner will be selected & presentation made at June meeting of the American Jr Cheviot Breeders Association & will receive their starter flock to be shown throughout the 2012-2013 season.
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Quality Assurance May 19
Quality Assurance training for Jr Fair Livestock Exhibitors will be held Saturday, May 19th at the Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 CR 140 Findlay OH. Participants should arrive from 9 - 11 am. The workshop will consist of four 15-minute sessions. Small groups of 15-20 youth will rotate through the stations and then be free to go.
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