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April 2017
Washington State Shearing School
This annual shearing school has been offered to individuals seeking experience and knowledge about shearing, wool evaluation, and sheep production. More information about the Washington State Shearing School.
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June 2019
Grant County 4-H/FFA Lamb and Goat Weigh and Tag Day
All 4-H and FFA market lambs and goats that will be exhibited at the Grant County Fair must be tagged and weighed at this time. If this date and time does not work for you, contact Sheep Superintendent, Gene Champion, 509.855.8420 or Sarah Smith, 509.760.6946 prior to June 14th to make other arrangements. Please make sure that all lambs have proper scrapie identification at weigh-in—this includes both female and male lambs. Lambs that do not have scrapie tags in their…
Find out more »April 2020
Washington State Sheep Industry UpdateMarket Impacts, Infrastructure Strains, Emergency Programs & State Sheep Events
Washington State Sheep Industry Update: Market Impacts, Infrastructure Strains, Emergency Programs & State Sheep Events WSU Extension will be hosting a webinar April 22nd from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM for Washington State sheep producers. This seminar will cover recent market impacts, wool and lamb infrastructure strains, recently announced emergency programs for sheep producers, status of state sheep events and management considerations for lambs and wool during these uncertain and challenging times. WSU Extension will be using the Zoom platform…
Find out more »July 2020
Cougar Classic Lamb Camp
This event will be held in conjunction with the Northwest Junior Sheep Exposition (NWJSE), Moses Lake, WA July 10 and 11, 2020 and the Washington Ram Sale July 11, 2020. Funding for this clinic was made possible by the Washington Wool Growers Auxiliary, Washington State University Extension, NWJSE and local donors. Details and registration information: Cougar Classic Lamb Camp Brochure Cougar Classic Lamb Camp Registration
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Northwest Junior Sheep Exposition
2021 NWJSE Premium Book 2021 NWJSE “COUG Premier Exhibitor” Award
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Shearing School
This annual shearing school has been offered to individuals seeking experience and knowledge about shearing, wool evaluation, and sheep production since 1977. In addition to teaching the skills of shearing and associated equipment information and care, students learn various aspects of wool marketing and production and sheep husbandry.
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