American Sheep Magazine March 2026

INDUSTRY TOUR

“The goal is to connect research to reality so producers, students, and partners can see what’s possible and take ideas home.” SCOTT HUBER | NEVADA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION

Inside UNR’s Main Station Farm Science Center and Wolf Pack Meats, guests got a behind-the-scenes look at the modern facilities training the next generation in animal science, food safety, and value added processing.

8h 40+ 4 8 hour tour: 8 am - 4 pm 40+ Tour Participants 4 Tour Stops: 1. Greenhouse

30 Years: Rafter 7 has been running for about three decades 250 Rams Typically brought to the annual sale, plus ewes 30 1200 16-17 250 1,200 Ewes: Diamond Valley research flock 16-17 AUS Sires: Genetics added via imported semen (~3 years’ supply purchased)

2. Wolf Pack Meats 3. Main Station Farm 4. Rafter 7 Sheep Barn

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