The 2018 Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium will once again concentrate on a diversity of topics related to the success of the sheep operation both now and in the future. This year’s two-day program topics include Improving Profitability of the Sheep Operation…
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Ruffwing Farms finds sheep’s milk perfect for cheese, yogurt
As John Albert approaches Pete’s pen, the ram comes forward like a dog greeting his master. “When you work with animals, you come to know their personalities,” John said, as he strolled through his barn pointing out the easy-going sheep…

2019 Argentina agriculture trip planned
The Ohio Sheep Improvement Association and Ohio Farm Bureau are co-hosting a sheep and agriculture tour to Argentina Oct. 19 – Nov. 2, 2019. “This trip is for any farmer who is interested in learning about agricultural practices in a…

Growing our Generation: OSU Sheep Research
Brady Campbell from Washington County is the editor of the Feb. 12, 2018 Growing our Generation, featuring insights and ideas directly from Ohio’s young farmers and food and agricultural professionals. Howdy y’all! My name is Brady Campbell and I am a 4th generation…

Young Shepherds Program
For the first time in the history of the Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium and the Ohio Sheep Industry Association, a Young Shepherds Program will be offered as part of the Symposium. The purpose is to bring young Ohio sheep producers ages 18-35 together…

2017 Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium
The 2017 Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium ~ “Improving Profitability of the Sheep Operation through Nutrition, Reproduction, Economics, and Marketing” ~ will concentrate on several topics related to the success of the sheep operation both now and in the future. The increasingly…
Ram Fertility Clinic by Ohio State University Extension
Ohio State University Extension of Marion County will be holding a ram fertility clinic July 24. A fertility screening will take place at 4 p.m. followed by discussion at 6:30 p.m. The ram fertility screening is $70 per ram and…

Sheep Grazing/Forage Management Tour
Sheep owners and others interested in sheep and forage management are invited to participate in a sheep grazing/forage management tour scheduled in Wayne/Holmes County, Ohio. Topics to be discussed at the farms will include information for the beginning sheep farmer,…

1st Annual NorthCoast Sheep & Goat Jackpot Show
1st Annual NorthCoast Sheep & Goat Jackpot Show.

Ohio Sheep Day 2017
Ohio Sheep Day will offer visitors the opportunity to visit a successful sheep farming operation dedicated to sheep production in a profitable way. Sheep farmers and anyone interested in sheep management and production is invited to attend. A lamb luncheon…