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January 2-3, 2010 MSBA Symposium a Great Success

Dr. Temple Grandin and many other speakers and programs added up to an outstanding Shepherds Weekend at the 2010 MSBA Symposium. Click here for more information.

Keynote Speaker Dr. Temple Grandin

Symposium Awards

The following awards were presented at the Shepherds Weekend Banquet held January 2, 2010 :

Doug Brooks, Manchester, Service to the Michigan Sheep Industry Award

John and Linda Sterrett & family, Jackson, Purebred Producers of the Year

Wheaton Hampshires, Denise & Leland & family, Charlotte, Club Lamb Producer of the Year

Dale and Janet Thorne, Hanover, Commercial Producer of the Year

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MSBA Board Election

The following individuals were elected to the MSBA Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting held January 3, 2010: Mark Chapman, Neil Kentner, Bill Koeppel, Heather Ludlam & Scott Oswalt.

Starter Flock Program

MSBA has begun a Starter Flock program that will provide Michigan youth with a way to get started in sheep without the hurdle of finding money for the investment. Ewes will be donated by members of the Michigan Sheep Breeders Association to youth that apply and are accepted for the program.

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Free MSBA Promotional DVD Available

The Michigan Farm Bureau has produced a DVD for the MSBA to be used for interesting folks in becoming sheep producers. It is free to anyone that would like to use it to promote sheep production. Contact Pat Tirrell for a copy. MSBA members should have a copy so you can contact one of them to show it at appropriate functions. You can use the directory on this website to find members in your area. Click here to view the video on line.
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How to Contact Richard Ehrhardt, MSU Sheep Specialist

Email: ehrhard5@msu.edu

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