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Spring Newsletter Now Available –Click here to download a copy

The Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers has released its Spring 2009 issue of the Nebraska Sheep & Goat newsletter. Inside, you’ll read the latest updates from the Nebraska sheep and goat industries, an introduction to special program to give producers a premium on their wool, an article on the plans to create a national goat council, a recipe and kids craft, and more. The feature article is on the threat that the Animal Welfare Movement poses to commercial goat and sheep producers. This issue comes with a new look. Also, members receive a color, print newsletter.

 

Mark Your Calendars for the 2009 State Convention

The Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers is teaming up with the Nebraska Dairy Goat Association for a joint state convention later this year. Mark your calendar for October 9-10 at the Heritage Inn in Wahoo, Nebraska . We’re anticipating a balance of interesting speakers on the sheep and goat industries, including Doris Uphoff on meat goats, Amy Jeanroy on using herbal treatments with her goats, Ross Baker on the National Animal Identification System, and others. Contact NS&GP at ne.sheep.goat@gmail.com for more information.

 

Thank You, Members!

The Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers thanks all of the producers, agribusinesses, and other supporters for their 2009 memberships. It is because of you that our organization can continue to give all sheep and goat producers in Nebraska a voice, both on the state and the national level. For those of you who joined recently, we’re currently processing your membership forms and you’ll be hearing from us soon as to information about optional benefits, such a listing on the Member Directories, joining the e-newsletter, or participating in the listserv. Thank you for your patience! Contact NS&GP at ne.sheep.goat@gmail.com for more information.

 

Wanted: Articles & Ads

Members: Submit your free 15-word directory listing to be included in the Summer 2009 issue of the Nebraska Sheep & Goat newsletter. Deadline is June 1. Also, members can write an article to be considered for this or an upcoming issue of the newsletter. Contact NS&GP at ne.sheep.goat@gmail.com for more information.