Sheep Industry News December 2022

President’s Notes SUSAN SHULTZ ASI PRESIDENT

Celebrating the Season

I n this season of celebrations with family and friends, I want to pause and share my respect and gratitude to our many producer volunteer leaders. These individuals devote time away from their farms and ranches to provide valuable input on the numerous issues our industry faces. On conference calls, zoom calls and

Stackhouse-Lawson, director of AgNext at Colorado State University. CSU AgNext was launched to find solutions to feed 12.3 billion people by 2100 through focusing on innovative sustainable solutions in animal agriculture. Our convention is the one time of the year when all sections of our indus try come together in one location to share

ASI VISION Premier Protein Premier Fiber Environmentally Regenerative Economically Sustainable

in-person meetings, our producer leaders bring forth their ideas, questions and suggestions so that together we can make deci sions that will move our industry forward. One current focus area is how the sheep industry is perceived by our consumers and the general public regarding sustainability. The industry-wide sustainability task force (pictured below) met recently and was charged to define our positive and collective stories of the impacts our industry has on promoting healthy communities, supporting a heathy environment and caring for the well-being of our animals. These valuable conversations will continue at the ASI Annual Convention – scheduled for Jan. 18-21, 2023, in Fort Worth, Tex as. Our keynote speaker at the opening session will be Dr. Kim

information and conduct business for a stronger sheep industry. One of the highlights of our yearly convention is the Indus try Awards Luncheon, where we are able to recognize industry leaders and say thank you for their commitment to our industry. There will be opportunities for networking, educational pro grams (including a genetics forum), and interesting tours plus great food and fellowship. All of the ASI council and committee meetings and policy forums are open to all who wish to partici pate. Early registration discounts end on Dec. 16 and online registration closes on Dec. 30. I hope you will consider being a participant in this year’s convention. My best.

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