Sheep Shearing School:
Friday, September 29 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Instructors will teach the sheep
shearing pattern, discuss animal and wool handling techniques and more. The
$125 registration fee covers your copy of a national sheep shearing manual and
lunch.
Location: 783 E. Ogemaw Center Road,
West Branch, Michigan 48661
Contact: Jim Bristol: 989-685-3045 or [email protected]
Fall Field Day: Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Speakers: Dr. Richard Ehrhardt, Michigan State Univ. Small Ruminant Specialist,
and a representative of Byron Seeds LLC
Topics include:
- Grazing and sheep economics
- Maximizing pasture seeding mixes
- Fencing
- Tour one intensive grazing model
- Lunch will be served, so please RSVP before September 27
Location:
783 E. Ogemaw Center Road, West Branch, Michigan 48661
Contact: Jim Bristol: 989-685-3045 or [email protected]