Sheep Industry News November 2021

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number of worksheets, fact sheets and resources designed to help them get a better handle on the financial side of their operations. To learn more, visit UWyoExtension.org/ranchtools. NOV. 19 IS DEADLINE TO NOMINATE FOR ASI AWARDS It’s time to submit nominations for ASI Awards, which will be presented during the 2022 ASI Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 19. There are five awards open for nominations: the McClure Silver Ram Award, the Camptender Award, the Distinguished Producer Award, the Industry Innovation Award and the Shepherd’s Voice Award. The McClure Silver Ram Award is dedicated to volunteer commitment and service and is presented to a sheep producer who has made substantial contributions to the sheep industry and its organizations. The Camptender Award recognizes in dustry contributions from a professional in a position or field re lated to sheep production. Nominees should show a strong com mitment and a significant contribution to the sheep industry. The Distinguished Producer is a way to recognize an individual who has had a significant long-term impact on the industry. The Industry Innovation Award recognizes the accomplish ments of an individual or organization that improves the Ameri can sheep industry in a game-changing way. The Shepherd's Voice award goes to outstanding media coverage of the industry. Nominations must be submitted to ASI by Nov. 19, and past recipients of these awards are not eligible. To receive an applica tion, call 303-771-3500 or email info@sheepusa.org. The one page nomination form can also be downloaded from the website at SheepUSA.org/researcheducation-awards.

FARM FLOCK ECONOMICS WEBINAR AVAILABLE The most recent ASI-sponsored webinar – Farm Flock Econom ics – is now available on demand on the ASI website at SheepUSA. org/growourflock-resources-educationalwebinars. In the webinar, Bridger Feuz of the University of Wyoming of fers a look at a variety of economic strategies and worksheets that will assist sheep producers in managing the business side of their operations. "There's no shortcut or workaround for record keeping," Feuz said during the webinar. "You just have to buckle down and do it." While Feuz admitted that particular chore is often the least-fa vorite part of the business for many producers, he stressed that it is as important as every other aspect of the business. Unfortunate ly, while producers often enjoy studying genetics, investigating new feed sources or improving wool quality, taking a closer look at the economics of their operations is often not a favored task. Through the University of Wyoming Extension, Feuz has de veloped the Wyoming Ranch Tools website. Producers will find a

Obituary

On Aug. 2, 1958, Joe married the love of his life, Sharron McDaniel. They had a long and loving marriage of 61 years while raising their two boys, Phillip and Michael, who were their pride and joy. Along with running his sheep business, Joe served on many boards during his life, including: Lost Hills Union School, Wasco Union High School, Semi-Tropic Gin, Western Range and the California Wool Growers Associa tion. He joined Western Range in 1964 and served on the board for approximately 25 years. He was president of Western Range from 1986 to 1989. He was also an Honor ary member of the Kern County Basque Club. With ASI, Joe served as chair of the American Lamb Council. Joe was an extremely hard-working man,

who loved his family and his sheep. He never missed an opportunity to teach those around him, nor did he pass an opportunity to learn something new. His work ethic was like that of no other, and he instilled in his children and grandchildren the values that he carried so deeply with him. His relentless quest for success in all aspects of his life was immeasurable. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon and sister Florence. Joe is sur vived by his son Phillip Esnoz (Denise), son Michael, grandchildren Nicole Gi annelli (Nick), Kristara Esnoz, Joseph Esnoz (Cassie), Emily Finch (Jordan), and Elizabeth Esnoz. Great grandchildren Elise Giannelli and Gracian Esnoz. Sister; Juanita Eyherabide and numerous nieces and nephews.

JOE ESNOZ, 1931-2021 Joe S. Esnoz was born on June 20, 1931, in Fresno, Calif., to Jose and Manuela Esnoz. He was the youngest of three children. His family moved to Lost Hills, Calif., when he was 3 years old. It was there that the fam ily continued to work the sheep business for many years to come. Joe attended Lost Hills School and then Wasco High. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and fought for his country until he was honorably discharged in 1954 with a Purple Heart. After coming home from Korea, he purchased his father’s sheep. The Esnoz sheep business continued on.

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