Communication of Current Industry News Our mission statement is: To support, assist and educate Minnesota sheep producers and the sheep industry in the profitable production and in the promotion of superior sheep products. We accomplish this through: Communication of Current Industry News Producer Education / Annual Conference Discount Buying Program Lamb and Wool Promotion Youth Programs Legislative Activities Membership Directory
Members have access to sheep magazines and e-mail news from ASI and MN Lamb & Wool Producers. The association sponsors a Spring Workshop, ongoing studies and our annual Shepherds’ Holiday.
A discount buying program has been set up with retailers such as Sydell. The MLWP supports: ‘Make It With Wool Program’ Booth at the Shepherds’ Harvest Festival Commercial Building booth at the MN State Fair Baa Booth in the open class sheep barn at the State Fair.
Our youth program has a Director who organizes and promotes youth activities and events. Support is given for starter flock scholarships, 4-H and FFA programs. We join ASI each year in Washington, D.C. to lobby for the sheep industry. We are in contact with MN legislators. A directory of producers, suppliers, industry contacts and much more.
If you are interested in our association, you need to visit our website at: www.mlwp.org There is much more information on the website and access to our quarterly publications as well as our upcoming Shepherds’ Holiday.
Expanding Your Flock
Columbias were developed in Laramie, WY by crossing Lincoln x Rambouillet. In 1918, the government moved the then purebred flock to the Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, ID. Dual purpose breed, known for quality, dense fleeces and thick muscling for meat.
Factors to think about: Facility size Feedstuff inventory Labor needs Pasture and/or dry lot Shearing facilities
Do you have a support team? Knowledgable sheep nutritionist Veterinarian Equipment supplier Shearing crew Knowledgable MN Extension Sheep Specialist Dr. Travis Hoffman Minnesota Lamb & Wool Producers