Sheep Producers,

Here are three upcoming events to know about:

The 46^th Annual Virginia Performance Tested Ram Sale, Ewe Lamb Sale, and Sheep Field Day will be held Sat, Aug 28 at the Shenandoah Valley AREC near Raphine, VA. An educational Field Day will precede the sale at 10:30 AM. Ram and ewe lamb sale starts at 1 pm, with online bidding available. Videos and catalog available on the Virginia Sheep Producers Association website.

The Virginia Tech Sheep Center will be hosting its 22nd Annual Production Sale. This year’s sale will be exclusively online, and close on Tuesday, September 7. We will be offering Suffolk and Dorset ram lambs and ewe lambs. Download the catalog for details. Additional information can be found on the website.

On Friday, Sept 24 the Virginia Tech Sheep Center we will host its Sheep Field Day and Forage-based Ram Sale at the Southwest AREC at Glade Spring, VA. This forage-based hair sheep ram performance test includes evaluation of parasite resistance. The educational program will center around this activity, and the top end of the rams will be sold. The Field Day will begin at noon with sale to follow. Download the flyer, and view more details on the VT Sheep Extension website.

Sincerely,

Jim Hilleary

Extension Agent

Agriculture & Natural Resources - Animal Science

VCE Loudoun / Loudoun Department of Extension Services

703 777-0373

VCE Loudoun