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LVSPA to present at Guild Meeting
A presentation by the Loudoun Valley Sheep Producers will be given at the October meeting of the Fiber Guild of the Blue Ridge in Purcellville, VA. The topic will be “Sheep Breeds and Fiber Products available from Loudoun Valley Sheep Producers.”
Read MoreProcessing Needs Survey
Small Ruminant Producers, Dr Dahlia O’Brien of VSU is seeking survey participants “. . . to determine the processing needs of sheep and goat producers and to determine perceived use and benefit of Virginia’s first small ruminant mobile processing unit.” Loudoun Extension has invited Dr O’Brien to travel to Loudoun with the small ruminant mobile…
Read MoreWebinar “Weaning Strategies”
Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering a program, Weaning Strategies Zoom Webinar & Panel. It will be held on this Wednesday, May 26th, at 7pm. There is no fee. To register, email Abby Hemby (ahemby@vt.edu)
Read MoreSheep Minerals for Members
LSVPA now has sheep mineral available for sale for $22 per bag. Contact Chris Hatch at: beefhatch@gmail.com or call 703-777-1356
Read MoreFebruary Meeting Rescheduled to Feb. 25
Hello All! Well once again it looks like we’ll have to reschedule our planned Zoom meeting for this month. This time it looks like the weather is going to throw a wrench into to the works. We will hold the meeting next week on Thursday at 7pm via Zoom. I’ll send another email next week…
Read MoreParasite Management Webinars
Weekly Worm Webinar #1 – Periparturient Egg Rise, Susan Schoenian, Runtime: 1: 12: 40, https://youtu.be/IimCsrayBpQ Weekly Worm Webinar #2 – Fecal Egg Counting Primer, Dr. Dahlia O’Brien, Runtime: 51:01, https://youtu.be/EZK9ptRnzo0 Weekly Worm Webinar #3 – Public Enemy # 1: The Barber Pole Worm, Dr. Kwame Matthews, Runtime: 1:48:55, https://youtu.be/M9Iprr7v8Jw Weekly Worm Webinar #4 – Pasture…
Read MoreFecal Egg Counts-Instructional Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZK9ptRnzo0&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZQymZKe_hs
Read MoreDues Reminder
As a reminder, annual membership dues are due now and if you haven’t paid yet please print off the membership form and send your payment to Kathy Reynolds (address is provided on the form).
Read MoreNew Officers elected
2021 Election results Jim Hilleary-President Linda Landreth-Vice President Linda Schnaible-Treasurer Tracy Kirkman-Secretary
Read MoreNew Board Elected for 2024
A new board has been elected at our November 2, 2023 general business meeting. Linda Landreth, Waterford Wool, will be President; Sarah Kaehler, Hope Springs, Vice President; Linda Schnaible, Golden Oaks Farm, Treasurer; and Tracy Kirkman, Devilsbliss Farm, Secretary. We look forward to an exciting year of new leadership and programs.
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