Sheep Industry News May 2023

Secure Sheep & Wool Supply Plan

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ASI is leading several efforts aimed at safeguarding sheep production and promoting business continuity in the face of a disease outbreak.

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Ryan Indart has a problem he’s never had before. After drench ing rains and substantial snow fall brought an end to countless years of drought in his home state, he stands in a solar array in the San Joaquin Valley and sees only two things: green grass and solar panels. More specifically, green grass shading solar panels.

ing new in the sheep industry. From the early days of public lands grazing out West to the more recent use of flocks in suburban neighborhoods all across the country, this win win concept has proved benefi cial for both sheep producers and those who paid them for the service.

Andrew Weaver Andrew Weaver is an

Sheep Producers Flock to Washington, D.C.

assistant professor and small ruminant extension specialist at North Carolina State University. He grew up in central Michigan where he was active in 4-H livestock programs.

ASI’s annual Spring Trip to Washington, D.C., is always an important time for producers to make their needs and con cerns known to both legislators who establish policy and the agencies who administer it.

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