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.
For information and 2011 application click
here
The 2010 recipients and donors are:
Amber Pickard - Polled Dorset ewes donated by Dave Meeuwse of
Hopkins
Kelsey Hawkins - Wensleydale/ Corriedale donated by Bridget Patrick
from Mason
Kristal Fuentes - Columbia donated by Dick and Betty Seelye of
Hersey
Cameron Kempf - Shetland ewes donated by Mike and Heather Ludlam
of Hopkins
Miranda Tanis - Jacob ewes donated Gary and Diane Anderson of
Sparta